Tyrant

Synonyms of tyrant

• oppressor
• dictator
• despot

Antonyms of tyrant

• democrat
• liberator
• reformer

Collocations of tyrant

cruel tyrant

Frequency: 80 %

The cruel tyrant ruled the kingdom with an iron fist.

oppressive tyrant

Frequency: 70 %

The oppressive tyrant suppressed any form of dissent among the citizens.

tyrant dictator

Frequency: 65 %

The tyrant dictator controlled every aspect of the country's affairs.

tyrant ruler

Frequency: 60 %

The tyrant ruler imposed harsh laws on the people.

tyrant leader

Frequency: 50 %

The tyrant leader demanded unwavering loyalty from his followers.

Idiomatic Expressions for tyrant

• Phrase: tyrant of the kitchen
  Meaning: someone who is very controlling and domineering when it comes to cooking or meal preparation
  Usage: My mother-in-law is a real tyrant of the kitchen, she doesn't let anyone else help with the cooking.