How to use tyrant in a sentence What makes someone a tyrant? A tyrant (from ancient greek τύραννος (túrannos) 'absolute ruler'), in the modern english usage of the word, is an absolute ruler who is unrestrained by law, or one who has usurped a legitimate ruler's sovereignty. A sovereign or other ruler who uses power oppressively or unjustly See examples of tyrant used in a sentence. A ruler who has unlimited power over other people, and uses it unfairly and cruelly
An extremely oppressive, unjust, or cruel ruler An absolute ruler who governs without restrictions, especially one who seized power illegally An oppressive, harsh, arbitrary person My boss is a tyrant. You can use tyrant to refer to someone who treats the people they have authority over in a cruel and unfair way …countries where the leader was a tyrant.
Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. Tyrant (plural tyrants) (historical, ancient greece) a usurper One who gains power and rules extralegally, distinguished from kings elevated by election or succession Tyrant, a cruel and oppressive ruler or, in ancient greece, a ruler who seized power unconstitutionally or inherited such power. Any person in a position of authority who exercises power oppressively or despotically A tyrannical or compulsory influence
One in ancient greece or sicily
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