tyrannical
Translation
tyrannical, despotic
Examples
The country suffered under a tyrannical ruler.
The country suffered under a tyrannical ruler.
He had a tyrannical control over his employees.
He had a tyrannical control over his employees.
Grammar Patterns
((tyrannical)) ((noun)) exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way The country suffered under a tyrannical ruler.
Similar Words
Synonyms: despotic, oppressive, authoritarian; Antonyms: democratic, liberal
Etymology
From Greek 'tyrannos' (absolute ruler) + the adjective suffix '-ical'.
Memory Tips
Think of a T-Rex (Tyrannosaurus rex, 'tyrant lizard king') being a 'tyrannical' ruler of the dinosaurs.