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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Tycoon and tyrant are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tycoon" instead a noun "Tyrant".
Nearby Words: tyrannical, tyranny
Tycoon
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