What does tyrannous mean?
Tyrannous means Tyrannical, despotic or oppressive..
Tyrannous
/ˈtɪɹənəs/ · adjective
Meaning
Tyrannical, despotic or oppressive..
Example Sentences
As life wears on and finds no rest, The individual in each breast Is tyrannous to sunder them.
[…] that Elfe, That man and beast with powre imperious Subdeweth to his kingdome tyrannous:
Yield up, O love, thy crown and hearted throne To tyrannous hate!
It is extraordinary that as the wicked arts of this regicide and tyrannous faction increase in number, variety, and atrocity, the desire of punishing them becomes more and more faint […]
Synonyms for tyrannous
Antonyms for tyrannous
Related Words
Word Forms
- more tyrannous
- most tyrannous
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for tyrannous?
Common synonyms include domineering, oppressive, tyrannical.
What is the opposite of tyrannous?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use tyrannous in a sentence?
As life wears on and finds no rest, The individual in each breast Is tyrannous to sunder them.
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