Tyrant
Pronunciation: /ˈtaɪrənt/
Tyrant (noun)
- A leader who uses power in a cruel or unfair way.
- Someone who acts like a boss and makes others do what they want.
- 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