PoliticsAugust 19, 2026
tyrannical
tuh-RAN-ih-kul
Definition
Exercising power in a cruel, arbitrary, or unjustly oppressive manner.
Etymology
Originating from the Greek 'tyrannos' meaning an absolute ruler or usurper, the term evolved through Old French and Late Latin to describe the oppressive behavior associated with autocratic rule.
In the news
The article uses the word to characterize certain political groups as 'tyrannical liberals,' framing them as an overreaching threat to media freedom and public trust.
It’s time for accountability at the National Academies of Science
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