Main entry: tyrannic, tyrannical, despotic, dictatorial, authoritarian, autocratic
Definition: characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty
Usage: an authoritarian regime; autocratic government; despotic rulers; a dictatorial rule that lasted for the duration of the war; a tyrannical government
Main entry: despotic
Definition: ruled by or characteristic of a despot
Usage: moved from a feudal to a despotic order; his administration was arrogant and despotic
Main entry: despotic, despotical
Definition: belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot