Definitions

1. noun

a person who has complete control over a place or situation and uses that power unfairly or cruelly

“The tyrant king ruled the kingdom with an iron fist, oppressing his people and crushing any opposition.”

2. noun

a person who is considered to be cruel and unreasonable

“The tyrant of the office was notorious for being impossible to work with and for consistently belittling his colleagues.”

3. verb

to behave like a tyrant; to use power in a cruel or unfair way

“The new manager was accused of tyrannizing his staff, making unreasonable demands and yelling at anyone who failed to meet them.”

4. noun

a person who is considered to be tyrannical in the sense of being addicted to or indulging in something, especially an activity

“The music tyrant spent most of his free time in the recording studio, working tirelessly to perfect his next album.”