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tyrant

[tahy-ruhnt]

noun

  1. a sovereign or other ruler who uses power oppressively or unjustly.

    Synonyms: , ,
  2. any person in a position of authority who exercises power oppressively or despotically.

  3. a tyrannical or compulsory influence.

  4. an absolute ruler, especially one in ancient Greece or Sicily.



tyrant

/ ˈٲɪəԳ /

noun

  1. a person who governs oppressively, unjustly, and arbitrarily; despot

  2. any person who exercises authority in a tyrannical manner

  3. anything that exercises tyrannical influence

  4. (esp in ancient Greece) a ruler whose authority lacked the sanction of law or custom; usurper

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • undertyrant noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of tyrant1

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English tirant, from Old French, earlier tiran (with the addition of t by association with -ant ( def. ) ), from Latin tyrannus, from Greek ýԲԴDz, of uncertain origin, perhaps Anatolian
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of tyrant1

C13: from Old French tyrant, from Latin tyrannus, from Greek turannos
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He has faced attacks from within his own party, and conservatives have cast him as a tyrant and a criminal, noting allegations against him in legal cases.

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These fictional American tyrants isolate and attack racial groups and mobilize mega-corporations and hard-right politicians, both inside and outside the Republican Party.

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The applause that acknowledged “There’s no shortage of tyrants/and no shortage of fools” seemed to surprise the audience, a moment of spontaneous reaction.

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Mr Tapp, who has represented Dover and Deal since last July, said: "As VE Day reminds us, Britain has a proud history of working with allies to defeat dictators and tyrants."

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That’s a natural question that evolves from the unending daily tirade of articles and headlines telling us that Trump is a tyrant, a liar, a moron and a horrible fool.

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