tyrannical

/tɪɹˈænɪkə‍l/

/tɝˈænɪkəɫ/

[adjective]

tyrannical

[ADJECTIVE]

using power or authority in a cruel and oppressive way against other people

synonyms : oppressive

tyrannous

(of a ruler) having absolute power over a country

synonyms : authoritarian

Examples

1. Peter noticed throughout history how rulers who were granted immense power often became tyrannical and cruel, proving that absolute power corrupts absolutely.

2. Now the dialogue becomes tyrannical.

3. They were tyrannical.

4. Was it more tyrannical?