tyrannous

tyr·an·nous

adj \ˈtir-ə-nəs\

Definition of TYRANNOUS

: marked by tyranny; especially : unjustly severe <tyrannous new laws>

— tyr·an·nous·ly adverb

Examples of TYRANNOUS

1. <studied the tyrannous rule of Stalin, communist dictator of the Soviet Union>
2. <my older sister is a tyrannous bore who isn't happy unless she's in charge>

First Known Use of TYRANNOUS

15th century

Related to TYRANNOUS

Synonyms: arbitrary, autocratic (also autocratical), czarist (also tsarist or tzarist), despotic, dictatorial, monocratic, tyrannical (also tyrannic), absolute

Antonyms: limited

Related Words: authoritarian, jackbooted, oppressive, totalitarian; antidemocratic, antirepublican; high-handed, magisterial; domineering, imperious, masterful; all-powerful, almighty, omnipotent; autonomous, self-governing, self-ruling, sovereign (also sovran); unconditional, unlimited

Near Antonyms: circumscribed, restrained, restricted; constitutional, lawful; democratic, republican

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