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Tyrants

Verb / ˈtaɪrʌnts / Another word for tyrants — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Tyrants are people who have absolute power and use it cruelly or oppressively.

Synonyms & similar words

despot autocrat tyrant dictators oppressors despots autocrats authoritarians rulers tyrannizers totalitarians tyrannosaurs bullies domineers tyrannicides monarchs oligarchs czars emperors pharaohs sultans kings queens

Example sentences

  1. The tyrants oppressed the people and took away their freedom.
  2. The history books are full of stories about tyrants.
  3. The country revolted against the tyrants and fought for their rights.
  4. Tyrants often abuse their power and do not care about the well-being of their citizens.
  5. The tyrant ruled with an iron fist and silenced anyone who opposed him.

Quotes

  • Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely.
  • Lord Acton
  • "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke

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