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tyrant
[tahy-ruhnt]
noun
a sovereign or other ruler who uses power oppressively or unjustly.
Synonyms: , ,any person in a position of authority who exercises power oppressively or despotically.
a tyrannical or compulsory influence.
an absolute ruler, especially one in ancient Greece or Sicily.
tyrant
/ ˈٲɪəԳ /
noun
a person who governs oppressively, unjustly, and arbitrarily; despot
any person who exercises authority in a tyrannical manner
anything that exercises tyrannical influence
(esp in ancient Greece) a ruler whose authority lacked the sanction of law or custom; usurper
Other 51Թ Forms
- undertyrant noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of tyrant1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of tyrant1
Example Sentences
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.
These fictional American tyrants isolate and attack racial groups and mobilize mega-corporations and hard-right politicians, both inside and outside the Republican Party.
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.
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."
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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