tyran — meaning in English

English meaning

• tyrant noun A ruler who governs cruelly and unfairly, often having seized power illegally.

Senses

tyran is used for these senses in English:

• tyrant A despot; a ruler who governs unjustly, cruelly, or harshly.
• tyrant (by extension) Any person who abuses the power of position or office to treat others unjustly, cruelly, or harshly.

tyrant — full definition

1. noun A ruler who governs cruelly and unfairly, often having seized power illegally.
2. noun Informally, anyone who treats the people under them harshly or unfairly.

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