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tyrannic

adjective

Characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty

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Word length
8
Starts with
T
Ends with
C
Contains
YR
Scrabble score
13

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Pronunciation

tɪˈɹæ.nɪk

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Definitions

adjective

  1. Characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty

    “An authoritarian regime”

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Example Sentences

An authoritarian regime
Autocratic government
Despotic rulers
A dictatorial rule that lasted for the duration of the war
A tyrannical government

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