Despotically: meaning, definitions and examples
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despotically
[ dɪˈspɒtɪkli ]
in a tyrannical manner
Despotically is an adverb that describes the way someone rules with absolute power, often in a cruel or oppressive manner. It indicates behavior that is autocratic, dictatorial, and lacking in compassion or consideration for others.
Synonyms
autocratically, oppressively, tyrannically
Examples of usage
- She ruled despotically, suppressing any form of dissent.
- The dictator despotically controlled every aspect of his citizens' lives.
Translations
Translations of the word "despotically" in other languages:
🇵🇹 despoticamente
🇮🇳 तानाशाही ढंग से
🇩🇪 despotisch
🇮🇩 secara despotik
🇺🇦 деспотично
🇵🇱 despotycznie
🇯🇵 独裁的に
🇫🇷 despotiquement
🇪🇸 despóticamente
🇹🇷 despotça
🇰🇷 독재적으로
🇸🇦 استبداديًا
🇨🇿 despoticky
🇸🇰 despoticky
🇨🇳 专制地
🇸🇮 despotsko
🇮🇸 einræðislega
🇰🇿 деспоттықпен
🇬🇪 დესპოტურად
🇦🇿 despotik şəkildə
🇲🇽 despóticamente
Word origin
The word 'despotically' is derived from the noun 'despotic', which comes from the Greek word 'despotēs', meaning 'master' or 'lord'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 16th century, originally used to describe rulers with absolute power or authority. Over time, it has come to connote oppressive and tyrannical behavior.