tyrant
noun/ˈtaɪrənt/
Frequency rank: #9,009 most common English word
Meaning
a cruel and oppressive ruler or person who uses power unjustly.
Example sentence
The people finally rose up against the tyrant who had ruled them with fear for decades.
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