tyrannical

• Describe a una persona, gobierno o régimen que ejerce el poder de manera cruel, injusta u opresiva, abusando de su autoridad y limitando la libertad de los demás.

Describes a person, government, or rule that exercises power in a cruel, unjust, or oppressive way.

1. Oppressive and unjustC1formalpolitical

   Characterized by harsh, cruel, and unfair control over others, often using power arbitrarily.

   Tiránico

   • The tyrannical regime suppressed all forms of dissent.
   • Her tyrannical boss made unreasonable demands and threatened to fire anyone who disagreed.
   • The villagers lived in fear under the tyrannical rule of the local warlord.

   Sinónimosauthoritarianautocraticcrueldespoticdictatorialoppressiverepressive

   Antónimosbenevolentdemocraticfairhumanejustkindlenientmerciful

2. Absolute and autocraticC1formalpolitical

   Having complete and unrestricted power, typical of a ruler who governs without legal or constitutional limits.

   Tiránico, absoluto y autocrático

   • The king's tyrannical authority allowed him to make laws without any consultation.
   • History is filled with examples of tyrannical leaders who ignored the will of the people.
   • The emperor's tyrannical control extended to every aspect of daily life.

   Sinónimosabsoluteauthoritarianautocraticdespoticdictatorialtotalitarian

   Antónimosconstitutionaldemocraticlimitedrestrained