Despotism

/ˈdɛspətɪzəm/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:16 pts9 letters

Definition of Despotism

noun

Government by a singular authority, either a single person or tight-knit group, which rules with absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way.

Anagrams of Despotism

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "despotism":

8-LETTER WORDS

deposits distomes imposted modistes topsides

7-LETTER WORDS

deposit despots dispose distome dopiest imposed imposes imposts misdoes misstep misstop mitoses modiste mopiest optimes+9 more

6-LETTER WORDS

deisms deists demits depots desist despot dipsos dismes estops impose impost midsts mioses missed misset+6 more

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "despotism" and rearranging:

Related Word Patterns

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

tyranny

Rhyming Words

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