despotic

🇺🇸 /dɪˈspɑːtɪk/ 🇬🇧 /dɪˈspɒtɪk/
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acting like a ruler with total power who is often cruel or unfair

The leader's despotic control over the people was widely criticized.

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adj. acting like a ruler with total power who is often cruel or unfair