Definition of Tyrannical
Tyrannical
ty·ran·ni·cal
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(adjective)
exercising one's power or authority in a way that is arbitrary and/or cruel and oppressive;
e.g. The king was a tyrannical ruler and no one felt bad when his rule was overthrown.
(adjective)
controlling and oppressive, resembling or characteristic of a ruler who exercises their absolute power;
e.g. Their business was regulated by a set of tyrannical rules that had not been revised in years.
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