tyrannic
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ty·ran·ni·cal
(tĭ-răn′ĭ-kəl, tī-) also ty·ran·nic (-răn′ĭk)adj.
1. Of or relating to a tyrant or tyranny: a tyrannical government.
2. Characteristic of a tyrant or tyranny; despotic and oppressive: a tyrannical supervisor. See Synonyms at dictatorial.
ty·ran′ni·cal·ly adv.
ty·ran′ni·cal·ness n.
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Adj. | 1. | tyrannic - characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty; "an authoritarian regime"; "autocratic government"; "despotic rulers"; "a dictatorial rule that lasted for the duration of the war"; "a tyrannical government" undemocratic - not in agreement with or according to democratic doctrine or practice or ideals; "the union broke with its past undemocratic procedures" |
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tyrannic
adjective1. Having and exercising complete political power and control:
2. Characterized by or favoring absolute obedience to authority:
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