adverb
- in a manner characteristic of a despot; with absolute power exercised tyrannically or oppressively
Examples
- The dictator ruled despotically, crushing all opposition without mercy.
- She managed the company despotically, making all decisions unilaterally without consulting her team.
- The regime governed despotically, denying citizens basic freedoms and rights.
- He spoke despotically to his employees, demanding obedience without question.
- The king despotically controlled every aspect of his subjects' lives.