tyrant

🇬🇧 UK/'taiәrәnt/🇺🇸 US

GREB2

Definitions

n.

A cruel, oppressive ruler who governs unjustly; a person who uses power harshly.

暴君；专制统治者

v.

To act like a tyrant; to behave in a tyrannical manner.

施暴政；专横行事

adj.

Tyrannical; characteristic of a tyrant.

暴虐的；专制的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English

tyrantother

=tyrant

Example Sentences

1.
The tyrant ruled with an iron fist for many years.
2.
Ancient history is filled with tales of cruel tyrants.

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