1. in a cruel, oppressive, or dictatorial manner

Examples

• The king ruled tyrannically over his subjects for decades.
• She managed the department tyrannically, refusing to listen to any suggestions.
• The coach behaved tyrannically toward the players during practice.
• He tyrannically controlled every aspect of his children’s lives.
• The dictator tyrannically suppressed all forms of dissent.
• The boss tyrannically demanded overtime without compensation.