n. a ruler who governs absolutely with unfairness and cruelty; a person who exercises authority in a cruel or harsh way
A tyrant is a cruel and oppressive dictator.
A tyrant is a cruel and oppressive dictator.
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A tyrannosaurus is a tyrant lizard of the past.
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Which Jewish holiday celebrates the downfall of a tyrant and the victory of the Jewish people?
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He was a harsh and unlovable old tyrant.
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The upstart tyrant ordered everyone around.
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The tyrant in Yertle the Turtle was based on which real life person?
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The marblehearted tyrant did not care what happened to the peasants.
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person who dictates;oppresses; absolute ruler
democrat
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tyrant
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