tyrant
noun
a sovereign or other ruler who uses power oppressively or unjustly.
tyrants
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pluralof tyrant.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Abigail Adams recognized this tension immediately, writing to her husband to “remember the ladies” and warning that “all Men would be tyrants if they could.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
The pontiff responded by saying he had a "moral duty to speak out" against war -- and then sparked more headlines with a speech in Cameroon lambasting "tyrants" ransacking the world.
From Barron's ● May 3, 2026
Humans have laughed at tyrants going back to the days of the ancient Greeks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2025
With these two kooky tyrants, you just never know.
From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2025
When Chris visited with Kris Gillmer, he frequently railed against Walt and Billie, portraying them as unreasonable tyrants.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
