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.
check bellow for the other definitions of Despotic and Tyrannical
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Despotic as an adjective:
Of or pertaining to a despot or tyrant.
Examples:
"This despotic age of the empire ended in a revolt."
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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."
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Tyrannical as an adjective (not comparable):
Of, or relating to tyranny or a tyrant.
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Tyrannical as an adjective (comparable):
Despotic, oppressive or authoritarian.