Despot
Despot noun - A person who uses power or authority in a cruel, unjust, or harmful way.
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Megalomaniac and despot are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Megalomaniac" instead a noun "Despot".
Megalomaniac
Megalomaniac noun - A pathological egotist.
Despot and megalomaniac are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Despot" instead a noun "Megalomaniac".
Nearby Word: megalomania
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Affably Evil: Doom can be generous, respectful and honorable when he's not a megalomaniac, cruel despot.
Source: Comic Book / Doctor Doom
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