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formal a person who is very strict and demands obedience from others The prison's warden was a cruel martinet.
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The world is being ravaged by a handful of tyrants.—
CBS News, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
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Ready to meet the season's new allies, enemies, tyrants, and giants?— Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
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Five private chefs to fearsome dictators all over the world share their experiences of the kitchens and circumstances that led them to these sometimes dangerous and often morally compromising workplaces.— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
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Wannabe dictators wear out their welcome.— Tiago Ventura, Time, 13 Apr. 2026
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