TYRANNICAL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for TYRANNICAL?

Need another word that means the same as “tyrannical”? Find 14 synonyms and 30 related words for “tyrannical” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Tyrannical” are: authoritarian, autocratic, despotic, dictatorial, tyrannic, oppressive, tyrannous, repressive, fascistic, absolute, totalitarian, arbitrary, undemocratic, illiberal

Tyrannical as an Adjective

Definitions of "Tyrannical" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “tyrannical” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Characteristic of tyranny; oppressive and controlling.
• Exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way.
• Characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty.
• Marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior.

Synonyms of "Tyrannical" as an adjective (14 Words)

absolute	(of a decree) final. Absolute loyalty.
arbitrary	(of a constant or other quantity) of unspecified value. An arbitrary choice.
authoritarian	Characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty. He had an authoritarian and at times belligerent manner.
autocratic	Relating to a ruler who has absolute power. An autocratic person.
despotic	Characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty. Despotic rulers.
dictatorial	Expecting unquestioning obedience. A dictatorial regime.
fascistic	Having or relating to extreme right-wing, authoritarian, or intolerant views or practices. Religious nationalism can lead to fascistic tendencies.
illiberal	Opposed to liberal principles; restricting freedom of thought or behaviour. Illiberal and anti democratic policies.
oppressive	Marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior. Oppressive sorrows.
repressive	Inhibiting or preventing the expression or awareness of thoughts or desires. A repressive regime.
totalitarian	Of or relating to the principles of totalitarianism according to which the state regulates every realm of life. A totalitarian regime.
tyrannic	Characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty. A tyrannical government.
tyrannous	Marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior. They would welcome liberation from their tyrannous oppressor.
undemocratic	Not in agreement with or according to democratic doctrine or practice or ideals. An undemocratic regime.

Usage Examples of "Tyrannical" as an adjective

• A momentary quieting of her tyrannical appetite.
• A tyrannical parent.
• A tyrannical government.

Associations of "Tyrannical" (30 Words)

assertive	Aggressively self-assured. Pointing directly at a listener is an assertive act.
authoritarian	An authoritarian person. The transition from an authoritarian to a democratic regime.
authorities	The organization that is the governing authority of a political unit. The matter was referred to higher authorities.
autocratic	Characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty. An autocratic person.
bureaucratic	Over-concerned with procedure at the expense of efficiency or common sense. The scheme is overly bureaucratic and complex.
cavalier	Showing a lack of proper concern; offhand. Anne was irritated by his cavalier attitude.
coercive	Serving or intended to coerce. Authority is directional instead of coercive.
commanding	(in military contexts) having a position of authority. A commanding view of the ocean.
controlling	Able to control or determine policy. A controlling interest in the firm.
despotic	Ruled by or characteristic of a despot. A despotic regime.
despotism	Dominance through threat of punishment and violence. Some nations are democracies others are despotisms.
dictator	A person who behaves in a tyrannical manner. My boss is a dictator who makes everyone work overtime.
dictatorial	Of or characteristic of a dictator. A dictatorial regime.
dictatorship	Absolute authority in any sphere. The effects of forty years of dictatorship.
dominant	A dominant species in a plant or animal community. Red spruce is a dominant species in many types of forest.
domineering	Asserting one’s will over another in an arrogant way. How can I do my job with a domineering boss yelling in my ear.
fascism	(in general use) extreme authoritarian, oppressive, or intolerant views or practices. This is yet another example of health fascism in action.
forceful	Forceful and definite in expression or action. A forceful plan for peace.
haughty	Having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy. A look of haughty disdain.
imperative	Relating to verbs in the imperative mood. It is imperative that standards are maintained.
imperious	Having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy. His imperious demands.
magisterial	Of or relating to a magistrate. Magisterial districts.
misrule	The unfair or inefficient conduct of the affairs of a country or state. He misruled his country for fourteen years.
monocracy	A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.
oligarchy	Government by an oligarchy. One of his cardinal convictions was that Britain was not run as a democracy but as an oligarchy.
oppressive	Marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior. The day was sunless and oppressive.
overbearing	Having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy. An overbearing ill tempered brute.
peremptory	Putting an end to all debate or action. Peremptory commands.
regime	A coordinated programme for the promotion or restoration of health a regimen. A low calorie low fat regime.
sovereign	Possessing supreme or ultimate power. In modern democracies the people s will is in theory sovereign.