Meaning & Definition of word "Tyrant"

Tyrant

/ˈtaɪrənt/

1. A cruel and oppressive ruler.
- Example: The citizens rose up against the tyrant who had ruled their land with an iron fist.
2. A person who uses power unjustly or oppressively.
- Example: He was considered a tyrant in his own home, ruling over his family with fear.
3. A person exercising power or control in a harsh or arbitrary way.
- Example: The boss acted like a tyrant, demanding unreasonable hours from his employees.

●Middle English, from Latin 'tyrannus', from Greek 'tyrannos'.

benevolent dictator:

A ruler who wields absolute power but exercises it for the benefit of the people.

tyranny of the majority:

When a majority uses its power to oppress a minority.

political tyrant:

A leader who rules oppressively and without regard for the law or the rights of the people.

oppression:

The exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner.

despotism:

The exercise of absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way.

autocracy:

A system of government by one person with absolute power.

Meaning: Bossy leader

● Example Sentence: My manager is a real tyrant when it comes to deadlines.

Meaning: Control freak

● Example Sentence: She can be a tyrant in her relationships, always wanting things her way.