tyrant

noun

ty·rant ˈtī-rənt How to pronounce tyrant (audio)

: an absolute ruler unrestrained by law or constitution

: a usurper of sovereignty

: a ruler who exercises absolute power oppressively or brutally

: one resembling an oppressive ruler in the harsh use of authority or power

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What makes someone a tyrant?

A glance at the comments posted in response to our definition of tyrant illustrate two things: the word has a fairly wide spectrum of meaning, and many political rulers of late (regardless of party and action) are thought by some to merit this description. The word is often now found used as a generalized term of reproach ("he was a real tyrant in the kitchen"), and also with more specific denotation ("the tyrant suspended the country’s judicial code"). The definitions we give for words match, as best as possible, the manner in which these words are used. We cannot offer judgment on whether or not any specific individual is or is not a tyrant.

Example Sentences

Our boss is a real tyrant. the people universally feared the tyrant, who was notorious for his frequent use of torture

Recent Examples on the Web Shakib then has to contend with the pic’s tyrant filmmakers and a secret lover who jeopardizes this potentially life-changing opportunity.

Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 4 Sep. 2022 So much of what we are used to in the theater, so much of it thrilling, is ultimately the result of individual virtuosity being inspired by individual vision, even if the individual with the vision is a tyrant.

New York Times, 3 Aug. 2022 Another paragon of Brutalism: London’s Trellick Tower (designed by Ernő Goldfinger, the tyrant architect who inspired Ian Fleming to create the James Bond villain of the same name).

Kristin Tablang, House Beautiful, 13 June 2022 The coaches put quarterbacks in realistic game situations while Day often operates as a tyrant, running around screaming at everyone.

Stephen Means, cleveland, 23 Aug. 2022 There must be a more honest conviction behind his status as ruler and servant, protector and tyrant, brother and loner.

Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 9 Aug. 2022 The urge to act the tyrant has been proven too strong for many government officials to resist.

Anchorage Daily News, 7 Aug. 2022 The tyrant creates false narratives to justify his assault—the Ukrainians are Nazis and Russia is menaced by Western conspiracies.

Lauren Markham, Harper’s Magazine , 20 July 2022 Those Russians who are speaking out against the perversion of their country and their rights by the tyrant who calls himself their president are deserving of the same respect.

Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 3 Mar. 2022 See More

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释义	tyrant noun ty·rant ˈtī-rənt 1 a : an absolute ruler unrestrained by law or constitution b : a usurper of sovereignty 2 a : a ruler who exercises absolute power oppressively or brutally b : one resembling an oppressive ruler in the harsh use of authority or power Did you know? What makes someone a tyrant? A glance at the comments posted in response to our definition of tyrant illustrate two things: the word has a fairly wide spectrum of meaning, and many political rulers of late (regardless of party and action) are thought by some to merit this description. The word is often now found used as a generalized term of reproach ("he was a real tyrant in the kitchen"), and also with more specific denotation ("the tyrant suspended the country’s judicial code"). The definitions we give for words match, as best as possible, the manner in which these words are used. We cannot offer judgment on whether or not any specific individual is or is not a tyrant. Synonyms caesar despot dictator führer fuehrer oppressor pharaoh strongman tyrannizer See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Our boss is a real tyrant. the people universally feared the tyrant, who was notorious for his frequent use of torture Recent Examples on the Web Shakib then has to contend with the pic’s tyrant filmmakers and a secret lover who jeopardizes this potentially life-changing opportunity. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 4 Sep. 2022 So much of what we are used to in the theater, so much of it thrilling, is ultimately the result of individual virtuosity being inspired by individual vision, even if the individual with the vision is a tyrant. New York Times, 3 Aug. 2022 Another paragon of Brutalism: London’s Trellick Tower (designed by Ernő Goldfinger, the tyrant architect who inspired Ian Fleming to create the James Bond villain of the same name). Kristin Tablang, House Beautiful, 13 June 2022 The coaches put quarterbacks in realistic game situations while Day often operates as a tyrant, running around screaming at everyone. Stephen Means, cleveland, 23 Aug. 2022 There must be a more honest conviction behind his status as ruler and servant, protector and tyrant, brother and loner. Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 9 Aug. 2022 The urge to act the tyrant has been proven too strong for many government officials to resist. Anchorage Daily News, 7 Aug. 2022 The tyrant creates false narratives to justify his assault—the Ukrainians are Nazis and Russia is menaced by Western conspiracies. Lauren Markham, Harper’s Magazine , 20 July 2022 Those Russians who are speaking out against the perversion of their country and their rights by the tyrant who calls himself their president are deserving of the same respect. Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 3 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English tyraunt, from Anglo-French tyran, tyrant, from Latin tyrannus, from Greek tyrannos First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing tyrant tyrant flycatcher tyrant flycatcher Kids Definition tyrant noun ty·rant ˈtī-rənt 1 : a ruler who has no legal limits on his or her power 2 : a ruler who exercises total power harshly and cruelly 3 : a person who uses authority or power harshly My boss is a real tyrant. tyrants noun plural of tyrant as in dictators a person who uses power or authority in a cruel, unjust, or harmful way the people universally feared the tyrant, who was notorious for his frequent use of torture Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance dictators despots rulers pharaohs oppressors warlords kings strongmen caesars princes overlords tycoons leaders overlords autocrats magnates monarchs barons totalitarians authoritarians potentates tyrannizers dominators führers lords fuehrers men on horseback masters sovereigns bosses caudillos czars chiefs queens tsars monocrats enforcers paramounts moguls captains taskmasters kingpins martinets disciplinarians autarchs tzars Big Brothers sovrans discipliners
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tyrant

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