TYRANNICAL


Meaning of TYRANNICAL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ tɪrænɪk(ə)l ]

1.

If you describe someone as tyrannical , you mean that they are severe or unfair towards the people that they have authority over.

He killed his tyrannical father with a blow to the head...

ADJ

2.

If you describe a government or organization as tyrannical , you mean that it acts without considering the wishes of its people and treats them cruelly or unfairly.

...one of the world’s most oppressive and tyrannical regimes.

ADJ

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