Meaning & use
tyrant
A ruler who exercises power cruelly, unjustly, and without regard for the rights of others.
See it in a sentence
The people finally rose up against the tyrant who had ruled for thirty years.
Employees quietly called their demanding boss a tyrant behind his back.
A note on using this word
Tyrant can describe an oppressive ruler historically, or informally, anyone who treats others with excessive control or cruelty.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
liberator
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