despotist in a sentence
n.
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Definition
Despotist: a ruler who exercises absolute power in a cruel and oppressive manner.
Sample Sentences
- The leader's despotic rule left the citizens feeling oppressed and voiceless.
- Many historians argue that his despotic policies contributed to the country's economic decline.
- Under a despotic regime, dissent is often met with harsh punishment and censorship.
- The novel portrays a despotic monarch who prioritizes power over the welfare of his people.
- Activists rallied against the despotic practices that stifled freedom of expression and assembly.