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tyrant Noun 1. a person who governs oppressively, unjustly, and arbitrarily 2. any person who exercises authority in a tyrannical manner: a domestic tyrant [Greek turannos]
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tyrant noun dictator, bully, authoritarian, oppressor, despot, autocrat, absolutist, martinet, slave-driver, Hitler |
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Far too long hath there been a slave and a tyrant concealed in woman. Entice the tyrant back with fair promises, kill him and enthrone. Since then men are guilty of the greatest crimes from ambition, and not from necessity, no one, for instance aims at being a tyrant to keep him from the cold, hence great honour is due to him who kills not a thief, but tyrant; so that polity which Phaleas establishes would only be salutary to prevent little crimes. |
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