tyrant

UK
/ˈtaɪrənt/
US
/ˈtaɪrənt/

Übersetzungen

tyrantsubstantiv
tyrants
Pl.
UK
/ˈtaɪrənt/
US
/ˈtaɪrənt/
The tyrant imposed strict laws that left the citizens in fear.
Le tyran imposa des lois strictes qui plongèrent les citoyens dans la peur.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
despoteS’emploie surtout pour une personne qui abuse de son autorité ou de son pouvoir.

Definitionen

tyrantsubstantiv
A ruler who exercises power in a harsh, cruel, or oppressive manner.
The tyrant imposed strict laws that left the citizens in fear.
A person who uses authority or power oppressively or unjustly.
The manager was considered a tyrant by his employees due to his unreasonable demands.
An absolute ruler who governs without restrictions.
The ancient city was once ruled by a tyrant who had no regard for the welfare of his people.
In ancient Greek history, a person who seized power unconstitutionally and ruled for a limited period, sometimes benevolently.
Peisistratus is often cited as the most successful tyrant of Athens.