tyrant

Meanings

• noun

  A person who rules with power and cruelty, not caring about the welfare of his or her subjects.

  - "The tyrant king demanded tribute from his subjects."
  - "The tyrant's reign was marked by fear and oppression."

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Synonyms

aisymnetes , archon , basileus , tyrant flycatcher , autocrat , despot , dictator , martinet

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tyrant
maintain , strain , rain , remain , refrain

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Variants

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tyrant , tyrants , tyrant flycatcher , tyrant flycatchers

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Forms

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tyrannical, tyrantically, tyrants

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'tyrannos' meaning 'despot, ruler'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'tyrant' was used in ancient Greece to describe any ruler who was not a member of the ruling class.

2. The word 'tyrant' is often used metaphorically to describe anyone who rules with an iron fist and disregards the rights of others.

3. The term 'tyrant' is derived from the name of the mythological king Tantalus, who was punished by the gods for his hubris.

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Related Concepts

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1. despot: A ruler with absolute power, especially one who governs harshly.

2. oppressor: A person who imposes burdens, restrictions, or cruelties on others.

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Culture

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The term 'tyrant' has been used throughout history to describe rulers who have ruled with absolute power and disregard for the welfare of their subjects. In literature, the figure of the tyrant has been a common theme in works such as Plato's 'Republic' and Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar'. In art, the image of the tyrant has been used to symbolize oppression and the struggle for freedom.

How to Memorize "tyrant"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person wearing a crown and holding a scepter, ruling over a terrified crowd.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'oppressive' and remember that a tyrant is someone who oppresses others.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'A tyrant is a terrible, ranting, ant.' - Tyrant, Terrible, Ranting, Ant.

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