Meaning tyrannical
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tyrannical1530s, from Latin tyrannicus "arbitrary, despotic," from Greek tyrannikos "befitting a despot," from tyrannos (see tyrant) + -al (1). Tyrannic was used in this sense from late 15c. [..]
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tyrannicaladj. Despotic.
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tyrannicalUnfairly harsh or cruel.
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tyrannical(adj) marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior(adj) characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty
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tyrannicallang=en
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* '''1818''' — . ''''.
*: The generous nature of Safie was outraged by this command; she attempted to expostulate with her father, but he left her angrily, reiterating his tyran [..]
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