Of or pertaining to a tyrant; suiting a tyrant; unjustly severe in government; absolute; imperious; despotic; cruel; arbitrary; as, a tyrannical prince; a tyrannical master; tyrannical government.
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The power, spirit, or principles of a despot; absolute control over others; tyrannical sway; tyranny.
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The power, spirit, or principles of a despot; absolute control over others; tyrannical sway; tyranny.
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Alt. of Autocratical
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Alt. of Despotical
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Pertaining or suited to a dictator; absolute.
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Unreasonably burdensome; unjustly severe, rigorous, or harsh; as, oppressive taxes; oppressive exactions of service; an oppressive game law.
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Alt. of Tyrannical
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Tyrannical; arbitrary; unjustly severe; despotic.
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