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tyrannical
01
using power or authority in a cruel and oppressive way against other people
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most tyrannical
Comparative
more tyrannical
gradable
Examples
Under the tyrannical ruler's iron grip, innocent individuals were subjected to arbitrary arrests, torture, and prolonged detention.
02
(of a ruler) having absolute power over a country
Examples
The tyrannical ruler's complete disregard for democratic norms and accountability mirrored the actions of an autocrat.
