Tyrant
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tyrann, despot
a ruler or leader who has absolute power and uses it in a cruel and oppressive way, without any regard for the rights or well-being of others
Exempel
The revolution was sparked by the tyrant's harsh treatment of his people.
Revolutionen utlöstes av tyrannens hårda behandling av sitt folk.
02
tyrann, despot
any person who exercises power in a cruel way
03
tyrann, despot
in ancient Greece, a ruler who had seized power without legal right to it
