Magnate
Magnate noun - A person of rank, power, or influence in a particular field.
Tyrant
Tyrant noun - A person who uses power or authority in a cruel, unjust, or harmful way.
Usage example: the people universally feared the tyrant, who was notorious for his frequent use of torture
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Synonyms for Tyrant
Magnate and tyrant are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Magnate" instead a noun "Tyrant".
Nearby Words: tyrannical, tyranny
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George Hearst is changed from a successful mining magnate to a brutal tyrant who crushes all opposition, kills whomever stands in his way, and demands total obedience from everyone in sight.
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