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despots

 

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Noun despot has 1 sense
  1. tyrant, autocrat, despot - a cruel and oppressive dictator
    --1 is a kind of dictator, potentate
    --1 has particulars: czar

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Despots

Definition: Despots refer to rulers or leaders who exercise absolute power and often use it oppressively or tyrannically.

Senses:

  1. Noun: A ruler or leader who holds absolute power and wields it arbitrarily.
  2. Noun: A person who behaves or rules oppressively, tyrannically, or autocratically.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The despots of ancient Rome were known for their ruthless control over the empire.
  2. The country suffered under the despotic rule of the tyrant.
  3. After years of living under the despot's regime, the citizens finally revolted.
  4. The despots in history have often faced resistance from those seeking freedom and democracy.

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