tyrannicide
Americannoun
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the act of killing a tyrant.
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a person who kills a tyrant.
noun
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the killing of a tyrant
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a person who kills a tyrant
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of tyrannicide
First recorded in 1640–50; tyrannicide def. 1 from Latin tyrrannicīdium; tyrannicide def. 2 from tyrannicīda; see tyrant, -i- ( def. ), -cide ( def. )
Example Sentences
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That last characteristic proved central to early-modern debates about tyrannicide.
From Salon ● May 17, 2020
Others unpacked their hearts with words in tyrannicide declamations and imitations of Greek tragedy.
From The Conflict of Religions in the Early Roman Empire by Glover, T. R. (Terrot Reaveley)
Cosimo chose the subject of Perseus because it symbolised his own victory over the Gorgon of tyrannicide and Republican partisanship.
From Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini by Symonds, John Addington
"The question of tyrannicide is marvellously interesting," answered Anastase in a meditative tone, as he resumed his work, and glanced critically from Madame Mayer to his canvas and back again.
From Saracinesca by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)
The apparent carelessness of the unknown tyrannicide had its effect; a suspicion began to creep in that Mr. Ripple's domination was based on insecurity.
From The Passionate Elopement by MacKenzie, Compton
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