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tyrant

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tyrant

(noun)

Meaning

a ruler who uses power unjustly

Example

"The tyrant ruled with fear, stifling any dissent."

Synonyms

dictatoroppressordespot

Antonyms

democratliberator

More about this word

Word origin
From Greek 'tyrannos', meaning absolute ruler.

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