tyrant
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A ruler who uses power cruelly and unfairly, without regard for the rights of the people they govern.
Synonyms and antonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The villagers lived in fear of the local _____'s harsh punishments."
Answer: tyrant
In your own words, what does "tyrant" mean?
A ruler who uses power cruelly and unfairly, without regard for the rights of the people they govern.
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