adj.专制的，残暴的，暴虐的

The despotic ruler exercises absolute control over his people, allowing no dissent or opposition.
专制的统治者对他的人民实行绝对控制，不允许有任何异议或反对。
Living under a despotic regime, the citizens had no freedom of speech or assembly.
生活在专制政权下，公民没有言论或集会自由。
The novel portrays a dystopian society where a despotic government monitors every aspect of citizens' lives.
这部小说描绘了一个反乌托邦社会，其中专制政府监视着公民生活的方方面面。
The king's despotic rule led to widespread unrest and eventual rebellion among the population.
国王的专制统治导致了民众广泛的不满，最终引发了叛乱。
The dictator's despotic actions included the arbitrary imprisonment of political opponents.
独裁者的专制行为包括任意监禁政治对手。
Under the despotic leadership, creativity and innovation were stifled, as fear ruled the day.
在专制领导之下，由于恐惧盛行，创造力和创新被压制。
The historian chronicled the rise and fall of several despotic empires throughout history.
历史学家记录了历史上几个专制帝国的兴衰。
The new law, seen as despotic by critics, gave the government unchecked power to surveil citizens.
批评者认为这项新法律是专制的，它赋予政府无限制的权力来监视公民。
Her novel explores the psychological toll of living in a despotic society on its inhabitants.
她的小说探讨了生活在专制社会中对居民心理造成的伤害。
The international community condemned the country's despotic practices, including human rights abuses and suppression of free press.
国际社会谴责该国的专制行为，包括人权侵犯和压制自由媒体。