tyrannical

The definition of tyrannical is cruel and unjust power or control.

(adjective)

An evil dictator is an example of a leader that would be described as tyrannical.

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See tyrannical in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. of or suited to a tyrant; arbitrary; despotic
  2. harsh, cruel, unjust, oppressive, etc.

Origin: L tyrannicus < Gr tyrannikos

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See tyrannical in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  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.

Related Forms:

  • ty·ranˈni·cal·ly adverb
  • ty·ranˈni·cal·ness noun

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