tyrannical.

Meanings

• adjective, noun

  A person who rules cruelly and unjustly.

  - "The tyrannical ruler demanded complete obedience from his subjects."
  - "Under the tyrannical rule of the king, the people suffered greatly."

• adjective

  Characterized by oppressive power.

  - "The tyrannical regime crushed all forms of dissent."
  - "The tyrannical behavior of the boss created a toxic work environment."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tyrannical.
barricade , caricature , farcical , jarring , marquis , paradigm , rancid , scarcely , tarantella

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Variants

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tyrannic , tyrannical , tyrannically , tyrannicalness , tyrannicalnesses

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Etymology

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From the Greek word tyrannos, meaning 'despot, tyrant'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'tyrannical' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. In ancient Greece, a tyrant was originally a person who seized power illegally, rather than someone who ruled cruelly.

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Related Concepts

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1. Despotism: A political system in which one person holds absolute power.

2. Totalitarianism: A political and social system in which the state holds total control over every aspect of citizens' lives.

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Culture

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The term 'tyrannical' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in works dealing with politics and power. It is often used to describe rulers or regimes that exercise absolute control over their subjects, often through the use of fear and violence.

How to Memorize "tyrannical."

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ruler sitting on a throne, wielding a scepter and wearing a crown, demanding absolute obedience from his subjects.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tyrannical' with words like 'despotism', 'oppression', and 'absolute power'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym T-R-A-N-N-I-C-A-L to remember the meaning: Tyrant Rules Absolutely, Nobody Is Considered A Liberal.

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