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TYRANNOUS

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior

Example:

tyrannous disregard of human rights

Synonyms:

oppressive; tyrannical; tyrannous

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

domineering (tending to domineer)

Derivation:

tyrant (a cruel and oppressive dictator)

tyrant (any person who exercises power in a cruel way)

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