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tyrannical

/tɪˈrænɪkl/
ty · ran · ni · cal tɪ · ˈræn · ɪ · kl
English Definition
adj. oppressive dictatorial authoritarian
中文释义
暴君的，专制的
Significado en Español
tiránico, despótico
한국어 뜻
폭군의, 전제적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bạo chúa, chuyên chế
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Example Sentence

The people rebelled against the tyrannical ruler.

人民反抗暴君统治者。

Synonyms
autocratic despotic
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
tyrant (tyrant) + ical→ tyrannical, despotic.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “tyrannical” as used in this sentence: The manager''s tyrannical behavior made the employees feel oppressed and powerless.

  1. A benevolent
  2. B oppressive
  3. C lenient
  4. D humble
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B — oppressive. “tyrannical” means adj. oppressive dictatorial authoritarian

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ ruler crushed anyone who dared to question his absolute power.

  1. A gentle
  2. B tyrannical
  3. C kindly
  4. D fair
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B — tyrannical. “tyrannical” means adj. oppressive dictatorial authoritarian

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Common questions about “tyrannical”

What does “tyrannical” mean?

tyrannical — adj. oppressive dictatorial authoritarian. In Chinese: 暴君的，专制的.

How do you pronounce “tyrannical”?

tyrannical is pronounced /tɪˈrænɪkl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ty · ran · ni · cal.

How do you use “tyrannical” in a sentence?

The people rebelled against the tyrannical ruler. (人民反抗暴君统治者。)

What are synonyms for “tyrannical”?

autocratic, despotic — all close in meaning to tyrannical (adj. oppressive dictatorial authoritarian).

Is “tyrannical” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. tyrannical appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “tyrannical”?

tyrant (tyrant) + ical→ tyrannical, despotic.

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