LookItUptyrant
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈtaɪrənt/ · UK /ˈtaɪərənt/
tyrant means: A ruler who has complete power over a country and often uses it cruelly.
noun
ABSOLUTE RULERB2
A ruler who has complete power over a country and often uses it cruelly.
- The country was ruled by a tyrant.
- The people rose up against the tyrant.
- Several tyrants have used fear to stay in power.
CRUEL RULERB2
A ruler who treats people cruelly and uses power unfairly.
- The country was ruled by a tyrant.
- People lived in fear of the tyrant.
- The rebels overthrew the tyrant last year.
Questions about tyrant
What does tyrant mean?
A ruler who has complete power over a country and often uses it cruelly.
What is tyrant in other languages?
Türkçe: tiran · Español: tirano · Français: tyran · Deutsch: Tyrann · Italiano: tiranno · 日本語: 暴君
How do you pronounce tyrant?
In American English /ˈtaɪrənt/; in British English /ˈtaɪərənt/.
How do you use tyrant in a sentence?
The country was ruled by a tyrant. The people rose up against the tyrant.
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