Tyrant

Pronunciation: /ˈtaɪrənt/

Definitions of tyrant

noun a cruel and oppressive ruler

Example Sentences

A1 The evil tyrant ruled over the kingdom with an iron fist.

A2 The tyrant's oppressive rule led to widespread unrest among the people.

B1 The tyrant's regime was known for its brutal suppression of dissent.

B2 The tyrant's tyranny eventually sparked a revolution against his rule.

C1 The tyrant's despotic reign came to an end after a long and bloody conflict.

C2 The tyrant's dictatorship was marked by corruption, violence, and human rights abuses.

Examples of tyrant in a Sentence

formal The tyrant ruled with an iron fist, suppressing any form of dissent.

informal That boss is such a tyrant, always micromanaging everything.

slang Don't be a tyrant and hog all the snacks at the party.

figurative The oppressive heat wave was a tyrant, making it unbearable to be outside for long.

Grammatical Forms of tyrant

• past tense: tyrannized
• plural: tyrants
• comparative: more tyrannical
• superlative: most tyrannical
• present tense: tyrannizes
• future tense: will tyrannize
• perfect tense: has tyrannized
• continuous tense: is tyrannizing
• singular: tyrant
• positive degree: tyrannical
• infinitive: to tyrannize
• gerund: tyrannizing
• participle: tyrannized

Origin and Evolution of tyrant

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'tyrant' originated from the Greek word 'tyrannos' meaning absolute ruler or sovereign.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a ruler who seized power unlawfully, the term 'tyrant' evolved to refer to any oppressive or cruel ruler. In modern usage, it is often used more broadly to describe someone who exercises power in a harsh or unjust manner.