A tyrannical ruler refers to a leader who exercises their power in a cruel and oppressive manner, often disregarding the rights and well-being of the people they govern. Full definition
Be it Mexico, Cuba, or anywhere in Latin America really, chances are that the United States has had a hand in displacing one tyrannical ruler with another that's just as bad if not worse. (gamesetwatch.com)
While the story is very typical for games involving tyrannical rulers, I have to praise Black: The Fall for taking the approach that it did. (switchera.net)
If the king had had only the slightest shadow of a suspicion that his quarry would attempt such foolishness then there can be little doubt that the infant Jesus would have been taken and murdered by the soldiers of this tyrannical ruler. (faith.org.uk)