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tyrannic
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tyrannic, a. [L. tyrannicus, Gr. : cf. F. tyrannique. See Tyrant.].
Of or pertaining to a tyrant; suiting a tyrant; unjustly severe in government; absolute; imperious; despotic; cruel; arbitrary; as, a tyrannical prince; a tyrannical master; tyrannical government. Shak. [1913 Webster]
"Our sects a more tyrannic power assume." [1913 Webster]
"The oppressor ruled tyrannic where he durst." [1913 Webster]
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