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   tyrannical

   /tɪˈranɪk(ə)l/

   adjective

   • 1. exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way: "a tyrannical government"
   • ▪ characteristic of tyranny; oppressive and controlling: "a momentary quieting of her tyrannical appetite"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Old French tyrannique, via Latin from Greek turannikos, from turannos (see tyrant).

   Derivatives

   • 1. tyrannically adverb

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