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Tyrant

An absolute ruler; a sovereign unrestrained by law or constitution; a usurper of sovereignty.

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Actor 76% connected

One who acts, or takes part in any affair; a doer.

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Dictator 76% connected

One who dictates; one who prescribes rules and maxims authoritatively for the direction of others.

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Doer 76% connected

One who does; one performs or executes; one who is wont and ready to act; an actor; an agent.

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Potentate 76% connected

One who is potent; one who possesses great power or sway; a prince, sovereign, or monarch.

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Ruler 76% connected

One who rules; one who exercises sway or authority; a governor.

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Worker 76% connected

One who, or that which, works; a laborer; a performer; as, a worker in brass.

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Czar 76% connected

A king; a chief; the title of the emperor of Russia.

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Autocratic 74% connected

Alt. of Autocratical

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Autocratic 74% connected

Alt. of Autocratical

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Tyrannous 74% connected

Tyrannical; arbitrary; unjustly severe; despotic.

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Tyrannous 74% connected

Tyrannical; arbitrary; unjustly severe; despotic.

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Autocrat 92% connected

An absolute sovereign; a monarch who holds and exercises the powers of government by claim of absolute right, not subject to restriction; as, Autocra…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Despot 92% connected

A master; a lord; especially, an absolute or irresponsible ruler or sovereign.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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