tyrannic
Example Sentences
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The tsars’ successors, the Soviets, proclaimed lofty ideals but in governing such a vast land they, too, became consumed by the tyrannic paranoia that plagued their forebears.
From Economist • Aug. 18, 2016
The U.S. general in charge of the case admits Cargill's difficulties; but, somewhat like Captain Vere in Melville's Billy Budd, he sets law. however tyrannic, above lawbreaking, however understandable.
From Time Magazine Archive
My noble and illustrious friend betray'd By crafty faction, and tyrannic power!
From The Earl of Essex by Jones, Henry Festing
He imparts to his little ones no tyrannic power.
From Letters of Madam Guyon by Guyon, Jeanne Marie Bouvier de la Motte
Used chiefly against Judaism and Islamism, occasionally the Inquisition became the tool of a tyrannic king for private vengeance.
From Heroic Spain by O'Reilly, Elizabeth Boyle
