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    Tyrant

    /ˈtaɪrənt/

    Meaning & Definition

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

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    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.

    Related Words

    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.

    Slang Meanings

    Bossy leader
    My manager is a real tyrant when it comes to deadlines.
    Control freak
    She can be a tyrant in her relationships, always wanting things her way.