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tyrants

/ˈtaɪrənts/

Meanings
noun
A usurper; one who gains power and rules extralegally, distinguished from kings elevated by election or succession.

Examples :

"The school board was criticized for electing tyrants who ignored the teachers' concerns. "
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Related Words

Illustration exception

exception noun

/əkˈsɛpʃən/

The act of excepting or excluding; exclusion; restriction by taking out something which would otherwise be included, as in a class, statement, rule.

"The rule is that everyone must submit their homework on time, with the exception of students who have a documented medical reason. "

Illustration criticized

criticized verb

/ˈkrɪtɪsaɪzd/ /ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪzd/

To find fault (with something).

"The teacher criticized my essay because it had too many spelling mistakes. "

Illustration complained

complained verb

/kəmˈpleɪnd/

To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.

"Joe was always complaining about the noise made by his neighbours."

Illustration overbearing

overbearing verb

/ˌoʊvərˈberɪŋ/ /ˌoʊvəˈberɪŋ/

To carry over.

"The flood waters overbearing the riverbanks, rushed into the nearby town. "

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tyrannizes verb

/ˈtɪrənaɪzɪz/

To oppress (someone).

"The bully tyrannizes younger students by taking their lunch money. "

Illustration distinguished

distinguished verb

/dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃt/

To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.

"The teacher distinguished the students' excellent essays from the others based on their insightful analysis. "

Illustration playground

playground noun

/ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/

(outdoors) A large open space for children to play on, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).

"The school's playground was a favorite spot for the children after their classes. "

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extension noun

/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/

The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length or breadth; an increase

"The library offered an extension on the due date for the overdue books. "

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tyrannical adjective

/tɪˈɹæ.nɪ.kəl/

Of, or relating to tyranny or a tyrant.

"The principal's tyrannical rules, like banning students from talking during lunch, made everyone unhappy. "

Illustration principal

principal noun

/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsəp̬əl/

The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.

"A portion of your mortgage payment goes to reduce the principal, and the rest covers interest."

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understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

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succession noun

/səkˈsɛʃ.ən/

An act of following in sequence.

"The succession of students lining up for lunch was orderly. "