DESPOTISM
(noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Despotism.
How to pronounce despotism:
US
Despotism - as a noun
A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
absolutism14authoritarianismcaesarism13dictatorship20monocracy18one-man ruleshogunate13stalinismtotalitarianism17tyranny13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
autarchy16autocracy16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The country rebelled against the despotism of its ruler."
"The citizens lived under a long history of despotism."
"The overthrow of the dictator marked the end of despotism in the nation."
"The tyrannical leader was known for his despotism."
"The people yearned for freedom from the despotism that governed their lives."
Word Game Points
Is DESPOTISM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, despotism is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DESPOTISM has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is DESPOTISM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, despotism is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDESPOTISM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is DESPOTISM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, despotism is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDESPOTISM has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
