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Tyrant Cruel Dictator Unjust Ruler Master Absolute Greek

Front tyrant
Back dictator, cruel or unjust ruler; cruel master; absolute ruler
a. Some tyrants of Greek cities were mild and fair rulers.
b. The tyrant demanded loyalty* and obedience* from his subjects.
c. Though Ella was a tyrant as director of the play, the whole cast was grateful* to her when the final curtain came down.

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