Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: tyrannical

Synonyms:

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Antonyms:

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Usage examples:

After waking up from a 100-year sleep, Aang must restore balance to the war-torn world by defeating the tyrannical Fire Nation leader, Ozai.

Source: https://kotaku.com/avatar-quest-for-balance-new-video-game-trailer-aang-1850591333

A raucous evening of anti-capitalism replaces Christmas carols with punk anthems, as bandmates Nadia and Abed struggle against their tyrannical zero-hours boss, Santa, on Christmas Eve.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2023/dec/02/shake-things-up-this-christmas-your-guide-to-the-best-culture-for-the-festive-season

Beneath the surface, the novel delves into the intricate dynamics among these three brothers, shaped by a shared history of abuse and control imposed by their tyrannical father.

Source: https://independentbookreview.com/2023/12/27/book-review-invisible-sun/

Democrat caucus stood behind Pelosi’s tyrannical effort at one-party rule.

Source: https://spectator.org/ilhan-omar-chair-of-the-house-marital-affairs-committee/

Does it not at some point begin to cease looking like “order” at all, and instead like a tyrannical empire trying to rule the world no matter how much death and destruction is necessary to subjugate it?

Source: https://www.lewrockwell.com/2023/10/no_author/all-this-death-is-the-fault-of-the-western-press/

Even Tom Wilson, who portrayed Hill Valley High's tyrannical bully, joined in on the fun — which saw all four cast members together in Portland, Oregon.

Source: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/back-to-the-future-cast-reunites-at-portland-fan-expo_n_63f4a3b2e4b0616708dd594c

Fans would eventually start supporting Reigns following his battle with leukemia, but it wasn't until he returned from a hiatus at SummerSlam 2020 that WWE finally pulled the trigger on transforming Reigns' character into the tyrannical "Tribal Chief."

Source: https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/wwe-roman-reigns-wait-too-long-heel-turn-tribal-chief/

Following a mysterious young woman and some interplanetary warriors fighting a tyrannical space dictator, Rebel Moon stars Sofia Boutella, Charlie Hunnam, Djimon Hounsou, Ray Fisher, Doona Bae, Jena Malone and the voice of Anthony Hopkins.

Source: https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/netflix-confirms-zack-snyders-rebel-moon-release-date/

For whatever reason, Gideon settled on an invalid claim to the blade and allowed the Mandalorian people to willingly flee from his tyrannical obliteration of Mandalore.

Source: https://screenrant.com/star-wars-the-mandalorian-darksaber-timeline-moff-gideon/

Governments that seek to indoctrinate children are always tyrannical.

Source: https://www.ncregister.com/news/parents-beware-books

He was a champion of protecting human rights and protecting the environment, while being a true defender of freedom advocating a strong military to protect against tyrannical states that still exist today.

Source: https://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/exhibit-at-everetts-van-valey-house-honors-scoop-jackson/

I am a subject of tyrannical oppression because of my political beliefs that will never be changed by anyone even under the threat of a gun pointed on my head.

Source: https://www.zimeye.net/2023/09/30/struggle-is-for-tough-cadres-wiwa/

In the film and its sequel, Hunnam plays a mercenary and star pilot named Kai who helps a young woman free her people from a tyrannical ruling force.

Source: https://collider.com/charlie-hunnam-green-arrow/

I think the combination of the gruff, tyrannical old man pursuing the unruly, rebellious son really appeals to me," "The scenario is, in some odd way, almost as scary as Freddy Krueger, you know!

Source: https://collider.com/wes-craven-recommended-movies/

It is no coincidence that Jones’s books are peppered with adults who are tyrannical, or vain and capricious, or simply mistaken.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/sep/16/a-true-original-katherine-rundell-on-the-genius-of-diana-wynne-jones

It looks like maybe Lindsay Graham and others hadn’t read the Bill and that tyrannical, Globalist language is being sneaked into our legislation that we cannot allow.

Source: https://www.lewrockwell.com/2023/04/no_author/total-narrative-collapse/

Putin's tyrannical rule, the Ukraine war and his growing list of enemies are just some of the reasons analysts think his 71st birthday will be his last.

Source: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/11341253/sickly-birthday-putin-coup-golden-pistol-russia-ukraine-war/

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes explores the the early days of the tyrannical President of Panem, 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow, who is the last hope for his fading lineage, a once-proud family that has fallen from grace in a post-war Capitol.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-12179847/Jennifer-Lawrence-totally-open-playing-Katniss-Everdeen-Hunger-Games-film.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

The First Descendant, players take on the role of one of many "Descendants," superhuman beings of unusual strength with magic abilities whose mission is to fight back a tyrannical group known as the Vulgus.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/the-first-descent-hands-on-demo-preview/