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Comparative
more tyrannical
Superlative
most tyrannical
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using power or authority in a cruel and oppressive way against other people
- Under the tyrannical ruler's iron grip, innocent individuals were subjected to arbitrary arrests, torture, and prolonged detention.
- From the earliest days of their reign, the tyrannical leader demonstrated a ruthless and sadistic nature, inflicting unimaginable suffering on their own people.
- Throughout history, societies have risen up against tyrannical regimes in the pursuit of freedom and equality.
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(of a ruler) having absolute power over a country
- The tyrannical ruler's complete disregard for democratic norms and accountability mirrored the actions of an autocrat.
- Under the tyrannical regime, personal freedoms were crushed, and the leader's iron rule went unchecked.
- In this tyrannical regime, the leader's word was law, and anyone who opposed it faced consequences.