Our sects a more tyrannic power assume. Roscommon. [ 1913 Webster ]
The oppressor ruled tyrannic where he durst. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
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a. Of or pertaining to tyrannicide, or the murder of a tyrant. Booth. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. tyrannicidium the killing of a tyrant, tyrannicida the killer of a tyrant; tyrannus a tyrant + caedere to kill: cf. F. tyrannicide. ]
a. Like a tyrant; tyrannical. [ Obs. ] “The proud tyrannish Roman.” Gower. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i.
v. t. To subject to arbitrary, oppressive, or tyrannical treatment; to oppress. [ 1913 Webster ]