noun a cruel and oppressive ruler
Refers to dictators or authoritarian leaders who abuse their power.
Commonly used in works of fiction to depict cruel or despotic characters.
Used to describe oppressive rulers in ancient civilizations.
May be used to describe a controlling or manipulative person in a psychological context.
In literature, a tyrant may be used as a character archetype to represent a cruel and oppressive ruler or leader.
In psychology, a tyrant may be used to describe someone who exhibits controlling and manipulative behavior in relationships.
In history, a tyrant may refer to a ruler who seized power through force and ruled with absolute authority.
In political science, a tyrant may be studied as a type of authoritarian leader who suppresses dissent and opposition.