Tyrannic
Pronunciation : Ty*ran"nic, Ty*ran"nic*al
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. tyrannicus, Gr. tyrannique. See Tyrant.]
Definition : Defn: Of or pertaining to a tyrant; suiting a tyrant; unjustly severe in government; absolute; imperious; despotic; cruel; arbitrary; as, a tyrannical prince; a tyrannical master; tyrannical government. "A power tyrannical." Shak. Our sects a more tyrannic power assume. Roscommon. The oppressor ruled tyrannic where he durst. Pope. -- Ty*ran"nic*al*ly, adv. -- Ty*ran"nic*al*ness, .
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913