What does being a tyrant mean?

[goldenbear846]

Definition of tyrant. 1a : an absolute ruler unrestrained by law or constitution. b : a usurper of sovereignty. 2a : a ruler who exercises absolute power oppressively or brutally. b : one resembling an oppressive ruler in the harsh use of authority or power.

[angryelephant726]

A tyrant (pronounce: tie-rant) is a person who rules with absolute power. In its Greek origin the word has no negative meaning: we translate Oedipus Tyrannus as Oedipus the King. A tyrant usually rules a country, and he often got his position as powerful ruler by force, although some of them inherited their power.

Additionally, what is a example of tyrant? The definition of a tyrant is a cruel ruler or authority figure. An example of a tyrant was Joseph Stalin. YourDictionary definition and usage example.

Similarly, is tyrant a bad word?

In the modern English-languages usage of the word, a tyrant (derived from Ancient Greek τύραννος, túrannos) is an absolute ruler who is unrestrained by law, or one who has usurped a legitimate rulers sovereignty. Often portrayed as cruel, tyrants may defend their positions by resorting to oppressive means.

What is tyrannical behavior?

tyrannical. A tyrannical ruler wields absolute power and authority, and often wields that power unjustly, cruelly, or oppressively.