Governing and Tyrannical

Governing

Governing adjective - Responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws.
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Tyrannical and governing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tyrannical" instead an adjective "Governing".

Tyrannical

Tyrannical adjective - Exercising power or authority without interference by others.

Governing and tyrannical are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Governing" instead an adjective "Tyrannical".

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  • Video Game / Just Cause The series centers on the exploits of Rico Rodriguez, an operative working for the Agency (which is totally not the CIA), as he helps local guerrillas overthrow the tyrannical regime governing fictional island nations.
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