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