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Autocratic vs Tyrannic - What's the difference?

autocratic | tyrannic |

As adjectives the difference between autocratic and tyrannic

is that autocratic is of or pertaining to autocracy or to an autocrat; absolute; holding independent and arbitrary powers of government while tyrannic is (dated) tyrannical.

autocratic

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to autocracy or to an autocrat; absolute; holding independent and arbitrary powers of government.
  • In recent times the British prime minister has become increasingly autocratic .
  • Of or pertaining to the manner of an autocrat.
  • Despite his lack of any actual authority his autocratic demeanour annoyed many of his colleagues.

    Synonyms

    * despotic * dictatorial

    tyrannic

    English

    Alternative forms

    * tyrannick (obsolete)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (dated) Tyrannical.