1. people who kill tyrants or tyrannical rulers
Usage: formal; historical
2. the acts of killing tyrants or tyrannical rulers
Usage: formal; historical

Examples

• The ancient Romans celebrated certain tyrannicides as heroes who freed the republic.
• Brutus and Cassius were famous tyrannicides who assassinated Julius Caesar.
• History books often debate whether these tyrannicides were justified in their actions.
• The play depicts the moral struggles of the tyrannicides before their fateful deed.
• Some scholars argue that tyrannicides throughout history believed they were serving the greater good.
• The museum exhibit featured artifacts related to famous tyrannicides of the ancient world.