despot

Phonetic Respelling: [ des-puht, -pot ]

Definition:

n. a ruler with absolute power or tyrannical control over a group of people; an absolute and irresponsible monarch

Sentence:

The citizens dared not disobey the despot.

More example sentences:

The citizens dared not disobey the despot.

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Synonyms:

tyrant; dictator; oppressor

Antonyms:

peasant

How many syllables in despot?

2 syllables Play Syllables Game

Divide despot into syllables:

des-pot

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