a ruler who has unlimited power over other people, and uses it unfairly and cruelly
Our boss is a tyrant. He makes us work long hours for little pay.
The kingdom was ruled by a ruthless tyrant who oppressed the population.
The overthrow of the tyrant led to a period of political reform and social change.
Citizens united to resist the actions of the oppressive tyrant.
The downfall of the tyrant paved the way for a more democratic form of government.
