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Meaning of
tyrant
in English
tyrant
us
//ˈtaɪrənt//
uk
//ˈtaɪrant//
#uncommon
Plural
tyrants
Definitions
Noun
a
ruler
with
absolute
;
unjust
power
The
king
was
known
as
a
tyrant
for
his
cruel
treatment
of
his
subjects
.
an
abuser
of
position
or
office
;
treating
others
cruelly
The
manager
was
accused
of
being
a
tyrant
by
his
employees
for
his
unfair
labor
practices
.
a
villain
using
strength
;
violence
for
cruelty
The
dictator
was
a
tyrant
who
used
his
military
to
suppress
opposition
.
a
historical
usurper
;
gaining
power
extralegally
The
ancient
tyrant
seized
power
through
a
violent
coup
and
ruled
with
an
iron
fist
.
Compounds / Phrases
tyrant flycatcher
