tyrannic

• Adjectif vieilli signifiant qui se rapporte à un tyran ou qui en a le caractère ; oppressif ou despotique. De nos jours, il est largement remplacé par « tyrannique ».

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.

   tyrannique

   • 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.

   Synonymesabsoluteauthoritarianautocraticdespoticdictatorialoppressive

2. Oppressive or dictatorialC1formal

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

   tyrannique

   • 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.

   Synonymesarbitraryauthoritarianautocraticcrueldespoticdictatorialheavy-handedoppressivetotalitariantyrannical

   Antonymesbenevolentdemocraticfairjustlenientliberalmerciful