tyrant
/ˈtaɪrənt/
ty · rant
ˈtaɪ · rənt
English Definition
n. a cruel and oppressive ruler
Significado en Español
tirano, déspota
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bạo chúa, kẻ chuyên chế
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Example Sentence
The country suffered for years under the rule of a tyrant.
这个国家在暴君的统治下苦苦挣扎了多年。
Synonyms
dictator
despot
autocrat
oppressor
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
tyr(violence) + ant(person) → tyrant.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for “tyrant”?
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A
benefactor
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B
dictator
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C
philanthropist
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D
democrat
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B — dictator.
“tyrant” means n. a cruel and oppressive ruler
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The people at last rose up together to overthrow the hated ______.
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A
servant
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B
hero
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C
tyrant
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D
savior
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C — tyrant.
“tyrant” means n. a cruel and oppressive ruler
Common questions about “tyrant”
What does “tyrant” mean?
tyrant — n. a cruel and oppressive ruler. In Chinese: 暴君，专制者.
How do you pronounce “tyrant”?
tyrant is pronounced /ˈtaɪrənt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ty · rant.
How do you use “tyrant” in a sentence?
The country suffered for years under the rule of a tyrant. (这个国家在暴君的统治下苦苦挣扎了多年。)
What are synonyms for “tyrant”?
dictator, despot, autocrat, oppressor — all close in meaning to tyrant (n. a cruel and oppressive ruler).
Is “tyrant” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. tyrant appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “tyrant”?
tyr(violence) + ant(person) → tyrant.
