- Despotize
- Despotize \Des"po*tize\, v. t. To act the despot. [1913 Webster]
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Despotize
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despotize — des·po·tize … English syllables
despotize — pəˌtīz, pəd.ˌīz intransitive verb ( ed/ ing/ s) Etymology: French despotiser, from despote + iser ize : to act the despot … Useful english dictionary
despotic — adjective /dɛsˈpɒt.ɪk,dəˈspɒt.ɪk,dɛsˈpɑt.ɪk/ a) Of or pertaining to a despot or tyrant. This despotic age of the empire ended in a revolt. b) Acting or ruling as a despot, tyrannical. The despotic king dissolved the parliament, and took personal… … Wiktionary
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