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tyrannical

ty.ran.ni.cal also ty.ran.nic \t*-'ran-i-k*l, ti--\ \-ik\ \-i-k(*-)le-\ 
   \-k*l-n*s\ aj [L tyrannicus, fr. Gk tyrannikos, fr. tyrannos tyrant] 1: of, 
   relating to, or characteristic of a tyrant or tyranny  2: given to 
   oppressive, unjust, or arbitrary behavior or control : DE SPOTIC - 
   ty.ran.ni.cal.ly av