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tyrant

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/tiˈɾɐnu/ti·ra·no

Definition

1

A ruler who exercises power in an absolute, cruel, and oppressive manner.

Usage examples

The tyrant ruled the country with an iron fist, suppressing any opposition.
Throughout history, many tyrants have been overthrown by popular uprisings.

Common combinations

cruel tyrantrule of a tyrantoverthrow a tyranttyrannical regime