Tyrant

Pronunciation: /ˈtaɪrənt/

Tyrant (noun)

  1. A leader who uses power in a cruel or unfair way.
  2. Someone who acts like a boss and makes others do what they want.
  3. A ruler in ancient times who had complete control over a city or state.

Examples

  • The tyrant imposed harsh laws on the people.
  • Under the tyrant's rule, freedom was severely restricted.

Common collocations: oppressive tyrant, overthrow a tyrant, tyrant's regime, act like a tyrant, bossy tyrant

Synonyms of Tyrant

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Tyrant

  • political systems
  • oppression vs. freedom