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Definition of Tyrannical
1. Adjective. Marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior. "Tyrannous disregard of human rights"
Exact synonyms: Oppressive, Tyrannous
Similar to: Domineering
Derivative terms: Oppress, Oppress, Oppressiveness, Tyranny, Tyrant, Tyrant
Similar to: Domineering
Derivative terms: Oppress, Oppress, Oppressiveness, Tyranny, Tyrant, Tyrant
2. Adjective. Characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty. "A tyrannical government"
Exact synonyms: Authoritarian, Autocratic, Despotic, Dictatorial, Tyrannic
Similar to: Undemocratic
Derivative terms: Autocrat, Despot, Dictator, Tyranny, Tyranny
Similar to: Undemocratic
Derivative terms: Autocrat, Despot, Dictator, Tyranny, Tyranny
Definition of Tyrannical
1. Adjective. (not comparable) Of, or relating to tyranny or a tyrant. ¹
2. Adjective. (comparable) Despotic, oppressive or authoritarian. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Tyrannical
1. [adj]