Tyrannically: meaning, definitions and examples
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tyrannically
[ tɪˈranɪk(ə)li ]
used in a sentence
In a tyrannical manner; despotically.
Synonyms
authoritatively, despotically, oppressively
Examples of usage
- He ruled tyrannically, crushing any opposition.
- The dictator acted tyrannically towards his citizens.
Translations
Translations of the word "tyrannically" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tirânicamente
🇮🇳 तानाशाही तरीके से
🇩🇪 tyrannisch
🇮🇩 sewenang-wenang
🇺🇦 тиранічно
🇵🇱 tyrańsko
🇯🇵 暴君のように (ぼうくんのように)
🇫🇷 tyranniquement
🇪🇸 tiránicamente
🇹🇷 zalimce
🇰🇷 폭군처럼 (pok-guncheoleom)
🇸🇦 بشكل طاغي
🇨🇿 tyranský
🇸🇰 tyranský
🇨🇳 专横地 (zhuānhèng de)
🇸🇮 tiranizirano
🇮🇸 harðstjórnlega
🇰🇿 тирандықпен
🇬🇪 ტირანულად
🇦🇿 tiranlıqla
🇲🇽 tiránicamente
Word origin
The word 'tyrannically' is derived from the adjective 'tyrannical', which comes from the Middle French word 'tyrannique' and the Latin word 'tyrannicus'. The term has been used since the 16th century to describe actions or behaviors that are oppressive, dictatorial, or unjust. In modern usage, 'tyrannically' is often used to criticize individuals or governments that abuse their power and authority.