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Tyrant

🔄 Synonyms of "Tyrant"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
despotnoun	A ruler with absolute power; a tyrant.
autocratnoun	An absolute ruler with infinite power.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Tyrant"

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Word	Definition
autocratnoun	An absolute ruler with infinite power.
despotnoun	A ruler with absolute power; a tyrant.
tyrannynoun	A government in which a single ruler (a tyrant) has absolute power, or this system of government; especially, one that acts cruelly and unjustly.
dictatornoun	A totalitarian leader of a country, nation, or government.
tyrannical	(comparable) Despotic, oppressive, or authoritarian.
tyrannous	Tyrannical, despotic or oppressive.
authoritariannoun	One who follows and is excessively obedient to authority.
tsarnoun	(historical) An emperor of Russia (1547 to 1917) and of some South Slavic states.
guardiannoun	Someone who guards, watches over, or protects.
slayernoun	A killer; a murderer; someone who slays.
sternnoun	(nautical) The rear part (after end) of a ship or other vessel.
bullynoun	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.
tirananoun	A municipality, the capital and largest city of Albania, located in the center of the country west of the mountain of Dajti on the plain of Tirana; it is the seat of its eponymous county and municipality.
flycatchernoun	A device for catching flies.
flycatchersnoun	A device for catching flies.
slayers	a 2022 American comedy horror film, written, produced and directed by K. Asher Levin.
oppressornoun	Someone who oppresses another or others.
absolutistnoun	One who is in favor of an absolute or autocratic government.
usurpernoun	One who usurps.
czarnoun	(informal, US politics, Philippine politics) An appointed official tasked to regulate or oversee a specific area.