Tyrannic, Tyrannical, a.
- 1. Despotic, arbitrary, imperious, domineering, high, absolute, irresponsible, bound by no law.
- 2. Cruel, severe, oppressive, grinding, galling, inhuman.
Tyrannize, v. n. Domineer, act the tyrant, be despotic, exercise arbitrary power, lord it, rule with a rod of iron, carry matters with a high hand.
Tyranny, n.
- 1. Despotism, absolutism, dictatorship, arbitrary power, despotic rule, autocracy.
- 2. Oppression, iron rule, reign of terror, cruel government.
Tyrant, n.
- 1. Despot, absolute ruler, autocrat.
- 2. Oppressor, cruel master.
- 3. (Ornith.) Tyrant-shrike, tyrant fly-catcher.
Tyro, n. [Written also Tiro.]
- 1. Beginner, novice, learner, neophyte.
- 2. Sciolist, smatterer, dabbler, half-scholar.
Tythe, n. See Tithe.
Tzar, n. Emperor of Russia, czar.
Tzarina, n. Empress of Russia, czarina, tzaritza.