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despot
The word “despot” has 2 syllables: des-pot
It's pronounced as /ˈdes.pɒt/
What is synonym and antonym for despot?
In the thesaurus, “despot” has 45 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for despot along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for despot
- Big Brother
- autarch
- authoritarian
- autocrat
- baron
- boss
- caesar
- captain
- caudillo
- chief
- czar
- dictator
- disciplinarian
- discipliner
- dominator
- enforcer
- führer
- king
- kingpin
- leader
- lord
- magnate
- man on horseback
- martinet
- master
- mogul
- monarch
- monocrat
- oppressor
- overlord
- paramount
- pharaoh
- potentate
- prince
- queen
- ruler
- slavedriver
- sovereign
- strongman
- taskmaster
- totalitarian
- tycoon
- tyrannizer
- tyrant
- warlord
Meanings of despot
- noun
- A ruler or leader who exercises absolute power in a cruel, oppressive, or tyrannical way.
Example Sentences
- The despot ruled the country with an iron fist.
- The people finally rose up against the cruel despot.
- History remembers him as a ruthless despot who crushed all opposition.
- The despot refused to allow any criticism of his government.
- Many citizens feared the despot and his secret police.
On this page you'll find 45 synonyms or another words to despot, such as: Big Brother, autarch, authoritarian, autocrat, baron, boss, caesar.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
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- warlord