What does tyrannical mean?
Tyrannical means (not comparable) Of, or relating to tyranny or a tyrant..
Tyrannical
/təˈrænəkəl/ · adjective
Meaning
(not comparable) Of, or relating to tyranny or a tyrant..
Definitions by Sense
- (not comparable) Of, or relating to tyranny or a tyrant.
- (comparable) Despotic, oppressive, or authoritarian.
Example Sentences
a tyrannical regime
tyrannical rulers
She met more than a quarter of all the American presidents who have ever lived, five popes, hundreds of national leaders, from the saintly, such as Nelson Mandela, to the tyrannical, including Robert Mugabe and Nicolae Ceausescu[…]
Synonyms for tyrannical
Antonyms for tyrannical
Related Words
Word Forms
- more tyrannical
- most tyrannical
- tyrannic
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for tyrannical?
Common synonyms include bossy, domineering, autocratic, oppressive.
What is the opposite of tyrannical?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use tyrannical in a sentence?
a tyrannical regime
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