tyrant

Tyrant — Tyr ant (t[imac] rant), n. [OE. tirant, tiraunt, tyraunt, OF. tiran, tirant (probably from confusion with the p. pr. of verbs), F. tyran, L. tyrannus, Gr. ty rannos, originally, an absolute sovereign, but afterwards, a severe or cruel ruler.] 1.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Tyrant — Жанр атмосферный блэк метал (ранний), симфонический блэк метал Годы с 1994 Страна …   Википедия

Tyrant — Ty rant, v. i. To act like a tyrant; to play the tyrant; to tyrannical. [Obs.] Fuller. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

tyrant — index dictator Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 tyrant n. A single absolute ruler; a …   Law dictionary

tyrant — noun тиран; деспот …   Англо-русский словарь Мюллера

Tyrant — In modern usage, a tyrant is a single ruler holding absolute power over a state or within an organization. The term carries modern connotations of a harsh and cruel ruler who places his or her own interests or the interests of a small oligarchy… …   Wikipedia

tyrant — ˈtaɪərənt сущ. тиран; деспот to overthrow a tyrant ≈ свергнуть деспота cruel, merciless, ruthless tyrant ≈ жестокий, безжалостный деспот Syn : despot тиран, деспот petty * …   Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь

Tyrant — Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. Tyrant, super vilain cosmique créé par Marvel Comics ; Tyrant, créature dans la saga Resident Evil ; Tyrant, groupe de Metal ; Tyrant,… …   Wikipédia en Français

tyrant — noun Etymology: Middle English tyraunt, from Anglo French tyran, tyrant, from Latin tyrannus, from Greek tyrannos Date: 14th century 1. a. an absolute ruler unrestrained by law or constitution b. a usurper of sovereignty 2. a. a ruler who… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

tyrant — /tuy reuhnt/, n. 1. a sovereign or other ruler who uses power oppressively or unjustly. 2. any person in a position of authority who exercises power oppressively or despotically. 3. a tyrannical or compulsory influence. 4. an absolute ruler, esp …   Universalium