Associations to the word «Despotism»
Noun
- Domination
- Revolution
- Napoleon
- Constitution
- Submission
- Empire
- Inquisition
- Vanity
- Magnificence
- Sentiment
- Dictator
- Socialism
- Governed
- Evil
- Ingenuity
- Ambition
- Ignorance
- Dominion
- Serf
- Principle
- Reformer
- Misery
- Safeguard
- Benevolence
- Populace
- Nobles
- Revolt
- Necessity
- Absurdity
- Civilisation
- Hatred
- Colonialism
- Privilege
- Epoch
- Reign
- Gottfried
- Consolation
- Nation
- Cruel
- Regime
- Prometheus
- Civilization
- Tendency
- Prejudice
- Cromwell
- Degradation
- Polity
- Countryman
- Inconvenience
- Exercise
- Bourbon
- Marx
- Overthrow
- Bayonet
- Generosity
- Prussia
- Triumph
- Enactment
- Repentance
- Papacy
- Multitude
- Guards
- Accession
- Enthusiasm
- Princes
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
DESPOTISM, noun. Government by a singular authority, either a single person or tight-knit group, which rules with absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way.
Dictionary definition
DESPOTISM, noun. Dominance through threat of punishment and violence.
DESPOTISM, noun. A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.).
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