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Definition of tyrannical adjective from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

tyrannical

adjective

NAmE//təˈrænɪkl//

(formal tyrannous

NAmE//ˈtɪrənəs//

)

using power or authority over people in an unfair and cruel way synonym dictatorial tyrannical power a tyrannical government He was brought up by a cruel and tyrannical father.

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