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Tyrannical

usgb/tɪˈrænɪkl/Volume
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The word 'tyrannical' always implies a negative judgment about someone's way of ruling or managing. SlideThe company's CEO was often criticized for his tyrannical decision-making style.
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'Tyrannical' extends beyond politics to describe any overly controlling situation or person. SlideMy supervisor's tyrannical management made working there unbearable.
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'Tyrannical' is often used in historical contexts to describe rulers with absolute power used unjustly. SlideHistorians describe his reign as tyrannical and fraught with injustice.
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