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tyrant

[ tahy-ruhnt ]

noun

  1. a sovereign or other ruler who uses power oppressively or unjustly.

    Synonyms: , ,

  2. any person in a position of authority who exercises power oppressively or despotically.
  3. a tyrannical or compulsory influence.
  4. an absolute ruler, especially one in ancient Greece or Sicily.


tyrant

/ ˈٲɪəԳ /

noun

  1. a person who governs oppressively, unjustly, and arbitrarily; despot
  2. any person who exercises authority in a tyrannical manner
  3. anything that exercises tyrannical influence
  4. (esp in ancient Greece) a ruler whose authority lacked the sanction of law or custom; usurper
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Other Word Forms

  • ܲd·ٲrԳ noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of tyrant1

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English tirant, from Old French, earlier tiran (with the addition of t by association with -ant ( def ) ), from Latin tyrannus, from Greek ýԲԴDz, of uncertain origin, perhaps Anatolian
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Word History and Origins

Origin of tyrant1

C13: from Old French tyrant, from Latin tyrannus, from Greek turannos
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That’s a natural question that evolves from the unending daily tirade of articles and headlines telling us that Trump is a tyrant, a liar, a moron and a horrible fool.

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They shouldn’t cede the traditions of this country, like the flag, the White House and democracy, to a tyrant like Trump just because he has wrapped himself in them.

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Still, even this glossy set of petty tyrants can recognize a creep and a phony in their ranks, sussing which one of their ilk is showing off their veneers for a half-second too long.

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This isn’t a revolution against tyranny — it’s just another desperate bid for a tyrant of their own.

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We can’t know that — but now he’s back, louder and dumber than before, and claiming that support for a democracy invaded by a tyrant is somehow controversial or wrong.

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