tyrant

As nouns the difference between tyrant and oligarchy

is that tyrant is (historic|ancient greece) a usurper; one who gains power and rules extralegally, distinguished from kings elevated by election or succession while oligarchy is a government run by only a few, often the wealthy.

As an adjective tyrant

is (uncommon) tyrannical, tyrannous; like, characteristic of, or in the manner of a tyrant.

As a verb tyrant

is (obsolete) to act like a tyrant; to be tyrannical.

As nouns the difference between tyrant and aristocracy

is that tyrant is (historic|ancient greece) a usurper; one who gains power and rules extralegally, distinguished from kings elevated by election or succession while aristocracy is the nobility, or the hereditary ruling class.

As an adjective tyrant

is (uncommon) tyrannical, tyrannous; like, characteristic of, or in the manner of a tyrant.

As a verb tyrant

is (obsolete) to act like a tyrant; to be tyrannical.

As nouns the difference between tyrant and overlord

is that tyrant is (historic|ancient greece) a usurper; one who gains power and rules extralegally, distinguished from kings elevated by election or succession while overlord is a ruler of other rulers.

As an adjective tyrant

is (uncommon) tyrannical, tyrannous; like, characteristic of, or in the manner of a tyrant.

As a verb tyrant

is (obsolete) to act like a tyrant; to be tyrannical.

As adjectives the difference between barbarous and tyrant

is that barbarous is not classical or pure while tyrant is (uncommon) tyrannical, tyrannous; like, characteristic of, or in the manner of a tyrant.

As a noun tyrant is

(historic|ancient greece) a usurper; one who gains power and rules extralegally, distinguished from kings elevated by election or succession.

As a verb tyrant is

(obsolete) to act like a tyrant; to be tyrannical.

As nouns the difference between tyrant and inquisitor

is that tyrant is a usurper; one who gains power and rules extralegally, distinguished from kings elevated by election or succession while inquisitor is a person who inquires, especially searchingly or ruthlessly.

As an adjective tyrant

is tyrannical, tyrannous; like, characteristic of, or in the manner of a tyrant.

As a verb tyrant

is to act like a tyrant; to be tyrannical.

As nouns the difference between tyrant and potentate

is that tyrant is (historic|ancient greece) a usurper; one who gains power and rules extralegally, distinguished from kings elevated by election or succession while potentate is a powerful leader; a monarch; a ruler.

As an adjective tyrant

is (uncommon) tyrannical, tyrannous; like, characteristic of, or in the manner of a tyrant.

As a verb tyrant

is (obsolete) to act like a tyrant; to be tyrannical.

In obsolete terms the difference between tyrant and ignorant

is that tyrant is to act like a tyrant; to be tyrannical while ignorant is unknown; undiscovered.

As a noun tyrant

is a usurper; one who gains power and rules extralegally, distinguished from kings elevated by election or succession.

As a verb tyrant

is to act like a tyrant; to be tyrannical.

As nouns the difference between tyrant and oppressor

is that tyrant is a usurper; one who gains power and rules extralegally, distinguished from kings elevated by election or succession while oppressor is someone who oppresses another or others.

As an adjective tyrant

is tyrannical, tyrannous; like, characteristic of, or in the manner of a tyrant.

As a verb tyrant

is to act like a tyrant; to be tyrannical.

As nouns the difference between tyrant and leader

is that tyrant is a usurper; one who gains power and rules extralegally, distinguished from kings elevated by election or succession while leader is any person that leads or directs.

As an adjective tyrant

is tyrannical, tyrannous; like, characteristic of, or in the manner of a tyrant.

As a verb tyrant

is to act like a tyrant; to be tyrannical.