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Tyrannical vs Autocratic - What's the difference?

tyrannical | autocratic |

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

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (not comparable) Of, or relating to tyranny or a tyrant.
  • (comparable) Despotic, oppressive or authoritarian.
  • Synonyms

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    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