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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈtaɪrənt/ · UK /ˈtaɪərənt/

tyrant means: A ruler who has complete power over a country and often uses it cruelly.

noun

ABSOLUTE RULERB2

A ruler who has complete power over a country and often uses it cruelly.

  • The country was ruled by a tyrant.
  • The people rose up against the tyrant.
  • Several tyrants have used fear to stay in power.

Similar words: dictator, despot, autocrat

Common phrases: cruel tyrant, overthrow a tyrant, rule of a tyrant

CRUEL RULERB2

A ruler who treats people cruelly and uses power unfairly.

  • The country was ruled by a tyrant.
  • People lived in fear of the tyrant.
  • The rebels overthrew the tyrant last year.

Similar words: despot, dictator

Common phrases: cruel tyrant, ruthless tyrant, overthrow a tyrant

Questions about tyrant

What does tyrant mean?

A ruler who has complete power over a country and often uses it cruelly.

What is tyrant in other languages?

Türkçe: tiran · Español: tirano · Français: tyran · Deutsch: Tyrann · Italiano: tiranno · 日本語: 暴君

How do you pronounce tyrant?

In American English /ˈtaɪrənt/; in British English /ˈtaɪərənt/.

How do you use tyrant in a sentence?

The country was ruled by a tyrant. The people rose up against the tyrant.

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