tyrant

noun
UK: /ˈtaɪ.rənt/
US: /ˈtaɪ.rənt/

  1. A cruel and oppressive ruler or leader.

    1. The tyrant ruled with fear.
    2. The people rebelled against the cruel tyrant who had oppressed them for decades.

  2. Anyone who exercises power in a cruel or arbitrary way.

    1. My boss is a real tyrant.
    2. The committee chair became a tyrant, imposing unnecessary rules on everyone.

Synonyms

despot autocrat dictator
tyrant verb

  1. To rule or behave like a tyrant; to oppress or dominate others cruelly.

    1. He likes to tyrant his younger brother.
    2. The manager was accused of tyrannting his staff with unreasonable demands and constant criticism.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tyrant" in English means: A cruel and oppressive ruler or leader., Anyone who exercises power in a cruel or arbitrary way..

The phonetic transcription of "tyrant" is /ˈtaɪ.rənt/ in British English and /ˈtaɪ.rənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tyrant": despot, autocrat, dictator.

Example usage of "tyrant": "The tyrant ruled with fear.". More examples on the page.