Tyrannical vs Autocratic - What's the difference?
tyrannical | autocratic |
(not comparable) Of, or relating to tyranny or a tyrant.
(comparable) Despotic, oppressive or authoritarian.
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.
As adjectives the difference between tyrannical and autocratic
is that tyrannical is (not comparable) of, or relating to tyranny or a tyrant while autocratic is of or pertaining to autocracy or to an autocrat; absolute; holding independent and arbitrary powers of government.tyrannical
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* See alsoautocratic
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(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.