Autocratic vs Tyranny - What's the difference?
autocratic | tyranny |
Of or pertaining to autocracy or to an autocrat; absolute; holding independent and arbitrary powers of government.
Of or pertaining to the manner of an autocrat.
A government in which a single ruler (a tyrant) has absolute power; this system of government.
The office or jurisdiction of an absolute ruler.
Absolute power, or its use.
Extreme severity or rigour.
As an adjective autocratic
is of or pertaining to autocracy or to an autocrat; absolute; holding independent and arbitrary powers of government.As a noun tyranny is
a government in which a single ruler (a tyrant) has absolute power; this system of government.autocratic
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- In recent times the British prime minister has become increasingly autocratic .
- Despite his lack of any actual authority his autocratic demeanour annoyed many of his colleagues.
