DESPOT Synonyms
There are 6 synonyms of the word
despot.
(exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word despot. (close relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word despot. (close relations)
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Definition of DESPOT
Antonyms of DESPOT
Best Alternatives
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| autocrat | nounn | |||||
noun • a cruel and oppressive dictator | ||||||
| tyrant | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a cruel and oppressive dictator • in ancient Greece, a ruler who had seized power without legal right to it • any person who exercises power in a cruel way | ||||||
| authoritarian | adjectiveadj | |||||
noun • a person who behaves in a tyrannical manner adjective satellite • characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty • expecting unquestioning obedience | ||||||
| dictator | nounn | |||||
noun • a speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording machine • a ruler who is unconstrained by law • a person who behaves in a tyrannical manner | ||||||
| oppressor | nounn | |||||
noun • a person of authority who subjects others to undue pressures | ||||||
| potentate | nounn | |||||
noun • a ruler who is unconstrained by law | ||||||
Best Hypernyms For DESPOT
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despot, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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