тиран — meaning in English

English meaning

• bully noun A person who deliberately mistreats, threatens, or intimidates others they see as weaker.
• strongman noun A person, especially a performer, known for feats of physical strength.
• tyrant noun A ruler who governs cruelly and unfairly, often having seized power illegally.

Senses

тиран is used for these senses in English:

• bully A person who is intentionally physically or emotionally cruel to others, especially to those whom they perceive as being vulnerable or of less power or privilege. [from late 17th c.]
• strongman A forceful or brutal person, usually a ruler or tyrant.
• 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.

bully — full definition

1. noun A person who deliberately mistreats, threatens, or intimidates others they see as weaker.
2. verb To intimidate or act aggressively toward someone, typically someone perceived as weaker.
3. adj Excellent or first-rate (dated, informal).

strongman — full definition

1. noun A person, especially a performer, known for feats of physical strength.
2. noun A ruler or leader who governs with force and little regard for democratic process.

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