tyrannic

• Veraltetes Adjektiv, das sich auf einen Tyrannen bezieht oder für ihn charakteristisch ist; unterdrückerisch oder despotisch. Heute meist durch 'tyrannisch' ersetzt.

An archaic adjective meaning relating to or characteristic of a tyrant; oppressive or despotic. Now largely replaced by 'tyrannical'.

1. Characteristic of an absolute rulerC1formal

   Having absolute sovereignty or authority, often exercised in a harsh or oppressive manner.

   tyrannisch

   • The king's tyrannic rule left the people impoverished and fearful.
   • She escaped from a tyrannic regime that suppressed all dissent.
   • His tyrannic management style created a toxic work environment.

   Synonymeabsoluteauthoritarianautocraticdespoticdictatorialoppressive

2. Oppressive or dictatorialC1formal

   Exercising power in a cruel, unjust, or arbitrary way.

   tyrannisch

   • The community rebelled against the tyrannic landlord.
   • Tyrannic laws were enacted to silence the opposition.
   • The novel depicts a tyrannic government that controls every aspect of life.

   Synonymearbitraryauthoritarianautocraticcrueldespoticdictatorialheavy-handedoppressivetotalitariantyrannical

   Antonymebenevolentdemocraticfairjustlenientliberalmerciful