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    tyrannous
    /ˈtɪrənəs/

    adjective

    • 1. (of a government or ruler) exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way: "a despotic and tyrannous empire"

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    TYRANNOUS definition: 1. using power or authority in a cruel and unfair way: 2. using power or authority in a cruel and…. Learn more.

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    The meaning of TYRANNOUS is marked by tyranny; especially : unjustly severe. How to use tyrannous in a sentence.

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    Tyrannous definition: tyrannical. . See examples of TYRANNOUS used in a sentence.

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    Someone who exerts their authority in a cruel or oppressive way is tyrannous. An unjust, autocratic leader of a country is a tyrannous ruler.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTYRANNOUS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    TYRANNOUS meaning: 1. using power or authority in a cruel and unfair way: 2. using power or authority in a cruel and…. Learn more.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › tyrannousTyrannous - definition of tyrannous by The Free Dictionary

    Define tyrannous. tyrannous synonyms, tyrannous pronunciation, tyrannous translation, English dictionary definition of tyrannous. adj. Characterized by tyranny; despotic. tyr′an·nous·ly adv. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTYRANNOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    TYRANNOUS definition: tyrannical ; despotic, oppressive , unjust , etc. | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples

  9. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › tyrannousTYRANNOUS Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

    Synonyms for TYRANNOUS: oppressive, arbitrary, authoritarian, tyrannic, tyrannical, despotic, autocratic, dictatorial; Antonyms of TYRANNOUS: limited, constitutional, lawful, restricted, democratic, restrained, republican, circumscribed.

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    Tyrannous Definition. tĭrə-nəs. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Adjective. Filter. adjective. Tyrannical; despotic, oppressive, unjust, etc. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Synonyms: oppressive. tyrannical. totalitarian. absolutistic. absolute. arbitrary. monocratic. dictatorial. despotic. autarchic. autocratical.

  11. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › tyrannousTYRANNOUS - 36 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

    tyrannous. adjective. These are words and phrases related to tyrannous. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of tyrannous. AUTOCRATIC. Synonyms. tyrannical. despotic. imperious. authoritarian. repressive. oppressive. iron-handed. autocratic. having absolute power. dictatorial. monarchical. czaristic.