The difference between Despotic and Tyrannical

When used as adjectives, despotic means of or pertaining to a despot or tyrant, whereas tyrannical means of, or relating to tyranny or a tyrant.


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  1. Despotic as an adjective:

    Of or pertaining to a despot or tyrant.

    Examples:

    "This despotic age of the empire ended in a revolt."

  2. Despotic as an adjective:

    Acting or ruling as a despot, tyrannical.

    Examples:

    "The despotic king dissolved the parliament, and took personal control of the country."

  1. Tyrannical as an adjective (not comparable):

    Of, or relating to tyranny or a tyrant.

  2. Tyrannical as an adjective (comparable):

    Despotic, oppressive or authoritarian.

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