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TYRANNOUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does tyrannous mean?
• TYRANNOUS (adjective)
The adjective TYRANNOUS has 1 sense:
1. marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior
Familiarity information: TYRANNOUS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior
Synonyms:
oppressive; tyrannical; tyrannous
Context example:
tyrannous disregard of human rights
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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