Despot
Despot noun - A person who uses power or authority in a cruel, unjust, or harmful way.
Usage example: the despot exiled political dissidents to remote labor camps, where they were left to rot
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Master and despot are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Master" instead a noun "Despot".
Master
Master noun - A person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field.
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