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Tyrannous

Tyrannical; arbitrary; unjustly severe; despotic.

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Domineering 84% connected

of Domineer

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Domineering 84% connected

of Domineer

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Despot 74% connected

A master; a lord; especially, an absolute or irresponsible ruler or sovereign.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Despot 74% connected

A master; a lord; especially, an absolute or irresponsible ruler or sovereign.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Tyrant 74% connected

An absolute ruler; a sovereign unrestrained by law or constitution; a usurper of sovereignty.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Tyrant 74% connected

An absolute ruler; a sovereign unrestrained by law or constitution; a usurper of sovereignty.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Oppressive 92% connected

Unreasonably burdensome; unjustly severe, rigorous, or harsh; as, oppressive taxes; oppressive exactions of service; an oppressive game law.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Tyrannical 92% connected

Of or pertaining to a tyrant; suiting a tyrant; unjustly severe in government; absolute; imperious; despotic; cruel; arbitrary; as, a tyrannical prin…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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