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Ancient Tyrant

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noun

• Roman Emperor notorious for his monstrous vice and fantastic luxury (was said to have started a fire that destroyed much of Rome in 64) but the Roman Empire remained prosperous during his rule (37-68)

24%10 A cruel tyrant who revels in others' pain
noun

• one who hates or loathes

24%6 A tyrant
noun

• someone who abuses

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New York Times25 Dec 1979 Across 31
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