Tyrannic: meaning, definitions and examples
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tyrannic
[ tษชหrรฆnษชk ]
describing rule
Tyrannic refers to a governing style characterized by absolute power or authority, often exercised in a cruel or oppressive manner. It is derived from the concept of a tyrant, who rules with fear and intimidation, disregarding the rights and freedoms of others. Tyrannic rule often leads to suffering among the populace, as dissent is typically met with harsh punishment. This term is frequently used in political discourse to describe regimes that suppress freedom and democratic processes.
Synonyms
autocratic, despotic, dictatorial, oppressive, totalitarian.
Examples of usage
- The tyrannic regime cracked down on protests.
- Her leadership style was deemed tyrannic by her colleagues.
- They fled the country to escape the tyrannic rule of the dictator.
Translations
Translations of the word "tyrannic" in other languages:
๐ต๐น tirรขnico
๐ฎ๐ณ เคคเคพเคจเคพเคถเคพเคนเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช tyrannisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ tirani
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธัะฐะฝััะบะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ tyraniczny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆดๅใฎ
๐ซ๐ท tyrannique
๐ช๐ธ tiranico
๐น๐ท zorba
๐ฐ๐ท ํญ๊ตฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงุณุชุจุฏุงุฏู
๐จ๐ฟ tyranskรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ tiranickรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ไธๅถ็
๐ธ๐ฎ tiranski
๐ฎ๐ธ รพrรถng
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะธัะฐะฝะดัา
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแ แแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tiran
๐ฒ๐ฝ tiranico
Etymology
The word 'tyrannic' is derived from the word 'tyrant,' which originates from the Greek word 'tyrannos.' In ancient Greece, a 'tyrannos' referred to a ruler who seized power unconstitutionally or held absolute power without legal right. The term originally did not carry the negative connotations it has today but was used more neutrally to describe a singular ruler. Over time, especially during the age of absolute monarchies and despotism, the term evolved to imply oppressive and abusive governance, thus giving rise to the adjective 'tyrannic.' Its usage in modern political discourse often highlights the danger of concentrated power and the importance of checks and balances in governance.