tyrannoid

/tɪˈrænaɪɔɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

resembling or having the nature of a tyrant; tyrannical or despotic

“The tyrannoid regime was overthrown by a coalition of rebels and foreign powers.”

2. adjective

resembling or having the nature of a tyrant; tyrannical or despotic

“The tyrannoid tendencies of the new dictator were evident in his ruthless suppression of opposition.”

Synonyms

  • autocratic
  • despotic

Antonyms

  • democratic
  • republican