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ty·ran·ni·cal
\tə̇ˈranə̇kəl, -nēk- also (ˈ)tīˈr-\ adjective
also ty·ran·nic \-nik, -nēk\
Etymology: tyrannic from Latin tyrannicus, from Greek tyrannikos, from tyrannos tyrant + -ikos -ic; tyrannical from Latin tyrannicus + English -al
1.
a. archaic : of, relating to, or associated with an absolute rule or ruler
b. : behaving as if an absolute ruler especially in unjust severity in government : despotic
< a tyrannical administration >
c. : given to oppressive, harsh, unjust, or arbitrary behavior or exercise of power
< a tyrannical parent >
< some men become tyrannical when raised to a position of authority >
2.
a. : typical of a tyrannical individual : of the kind associated with tyranny
< tyrannical abuse >
< a tyrannical suppression of liberty >
b. : tending to dominate in a stultifying or repressive manner usually by reason of inexorability or omnipresence
< tyrannical tasks >
< tradition … more powerful, continuous, and even tyrannical — Laurence Binyon >
Synonyms: see absolute |