adverb
- 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.