tyrannical

Definitions


[tʌɪˈranɪk(ə)l], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way
(e.g: a tyrannical government)


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Origin:
mid 16th century: from Old French tyrannique, via Latin from Greek turannikos, from turannos (see tyrant)




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