tyrant

noun/ˈtaɪrənt/

Frequency rank: #9,009 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

a cruel and oppressive ruler or person who uses power unjustly.

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Example sentence

The people finally rose up against the tyrant who had ruled them with fear for decades.

Synonyms & related words

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