What is another word for despotizing?
Pronunciation: [dˈɛspətˌa͡ɪzɪŋ] (IPA) 
Despotizing refers to the act of behaving like a dictator who rules with absolute power. Other synonyms for despotizing include tyrannizing, dominating, oppressing, coercing, and bullying. To tyrannize means to exercise power in a cruel or arbitrary way. Dominating suggests exerting control or influence over others. Oppressing denotes the act of subjecting someone to harsh and unjust treatment. Coercing implies forcing or compelling someone to do something. Bullying means intimidating or harassing someone to assert dominance. All of these words describe actions that involve the abuse of power and demonstrate a disregard for the rights and welfare of others.
