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Vocabulary Entry
tyrant
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A cruel and oppressive ruler.
Example Sentences
"The tyrant ruled the kingdom with an iron fist."
"People lived in fear of the tyrant's harsh punishments."
"Revolutions often arise against a tyrant who abuses power."
V
verb
To exercise power in a cruel or oppressive way.
Example Sentences
"The government has tyrannized its citizens for too long."
"He was accused of tyrannizing his employees in the workplace."
"In times of war, leaders may tyrannize those they see as enemies."