Tiraniko (en. Tyrant)
/tɪˈrɑː.nɪ.ko/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who uses power in a repressive manner.
The tyrannical leader initiated restrictions on the freedom of the people.
Ang tiraniko na lider ay nagpasimula ng mga paghihigpit sa kalayaan ng mga tao.
An individual who ruthlessly manipulates or oppresses others.
The tyrannical boss became infamous for his harsh management methods.
Naging kilala ang tiraniko na boss dahil sa kanyang malupit na pamamaraan sa pamamahala.
A person who often displays acts of exploitation and abuse.
The tyrannical figure in his family did not grant any freedom to his children.
Ang tiraniko sa kanyang pamilya ay hindi nagbigay ng kahit anong kalayaan sa kanyang mga anak.
Etymology
This word originates from 'tyrant', meaning a person who wields authority in a powerful manner.
Common Phrases and Expressions
tyrannical government
A government with repressive laws and policies.
tiranikong pamahalaan
tyrant at heart
A person who carries tyrannical traits in their interpersonal relationships.
tiraniko sa puso
Related Words
tyrant
A person in power who uses it in a repressive manner.
tirano
authoritarian
A system of government in which wealth and power are concentrated in one person or small group.
awtoritaryan
Slang Meanings
A person who is powerful and ruthless.
Our boss is tyrannical, he doesn't really forgive any mistakes.
Yung boss namin, tiraniko, wala talagang pinatatawad sa mga pagkakamali.
Difficult living conditions due to harsh governance.
Because of the tyrannical government system, many people are starving.
Dahil sa tiraniko na sistema ng gobyerno, maraming tao ang nagugutom.
Extremely strict and not enjoyable.
Our teacher feels tyrannical, no one is happy in class.
Parang tiraniko yung guro namin, walang masaya sa klase.