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Oppressive Ruler Crossword Clue

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noun

• a cruel and oppressive dictator

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noun

• a cruel and oppressive dictator

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noun

• a speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording machine

• a ruler who is unconstrained by law

• a person who behaves in a tyrannical manner

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