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TYRANNICAL

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Tyrannical.

How to pronounce tyrannical:

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Tyrannical - as an adjective satellite

Marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior

Example: "The oppressive government"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
oppressivetyrannous

Characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty

Example: "An authoritarian regime"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
authoritarianautocraticdespoticdictatorialtyrannic

Tyrannical - as an adjective

Of, or relating to tyranny or a tyrant.

Despotic, oppressive or authoritarian.

Example Sentences

"The tyrannical dictator oppressed his people and denied them basic human rights."
"The tyrannical boss constantly berated and belittled his employees."
"Under the tyrannical rule of the king, dissent was brutally suppressed."
"The tyrannical government imposed strict censorship on media and freedom of speech."
"She escaped from a tyrannical marriage that had left her feeling trapped and powerless."
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Word Game Points

Is TYRANNICAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tyrannical is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TYRANNICAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is TYRANNICAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tyrannical is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TYRANNICAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is TYRANNICAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tyrannical is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TYRANNICAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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