Grim
Grim adjective - Harsh and threatening in manner or appearance.
Tyrannical and grim are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tyrannical" instead an adjective "Grim".
Tyrannical
Tyrannical adjective - Exercising power or authority without interference by others.
Grim and tyrannical are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Grim" instead an adjective "Tyrannical".
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Dark Age Europe: Humans live in fear of The Fair Folk, and live in a grim kingdom ruled by tyrannical monarchs.
Source: Film / Maleficent
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