despotic

Definitions

Exercising power in a cruel, oppressive, or tyrannical manner.

Relating to or characteristic of a despot or absolute ruler.

Examples

The citizens rose up to overthrow the despotic ruler who had oppressed them for decades.

His despotic management style left no room for employee feedback or creative collaboration.

Synonyms

autocratic dictatorial tyrannical absolute oppressive authoritarian totalitarian

Antonyms

democratic liberal egalitarian constitutional benevolent permissive just