adverb
- in a tyrannical manner; oppressively or cruelly
Usage: formal; literary
Examples
- The king ruled tyrannously over his subjects for decades.
- She tyrannously controlled every aspect of her employees’ work lives.
- The dictator tyrannously suppressed all forms of dissent.
- He tyrannously imposed his will on the entire household.
- The regime tyrannously restricted freedom of speech and assembly.