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TYRANNICAL Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word tyrannical. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word tyrannical. (close relations)

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authoritarian
adjectiveadj
noun

• a person who behaves in a tyrannical manner

adjective satellite

• characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty

• expecting unquestioning obedience

autocratic
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power

• characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty

despotic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot

adjective satellite

• ruled by or characteristic of a despot

• characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty

dictatorial
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or characteristic of a dictator

adjective satellite

• expecting unquestioning obedience

• characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty

oppressive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• weighing heavily on the senses or spirit

• marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior

repressive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• restrictive of action

tyrannic
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty

tyrannous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior

Alternatives for AUTHORITARIAN

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