tyrannical◼◼◼(of, or relating to tyranny, of a tyrant) adjective [UK: tɪ.ˈræ.nɪk.l̩] [US: tə.ˈræ.nɪk.l̩]Tyrannical governments frequently imprison their political opponents. = Les gouvernements tyranniques incarcèrent fréquemment leurs opposants politiques.