Added 9 October 2026
tyrannical
/təˈrænəkəl/ adjective
In Latin: imperiōsus Wiktionary
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about tyrannical at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior.
the oppressive government
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Characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty.
an authoritarian regime
Origin
From Latin tyrannicus + -al; ultimately from Ancient Greek τύραννος (túrannos) (absolute ruler, despot).
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