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1. Tyrant

noise; uproar; violent disturbance or disorder سر و صدا ، آشوب ، آشفتگی یا بی نظمی خشونت آمیز a. The sailors' voices were too feeble to be heard above the tumult of the storm. b. There was such a tumult in the halls we concluded an accident had occurred. c. The dreaded cry of "Fire!" caused a tumult in the theater.
decision of a jury; judgment تصمیم یک هیئت منصفه ، قضاوت a. The jury returned a verdict of guilty for the traitor. b. We were cautioned not to base our verdict on prejudice. c. Baffled by the verdict, the prosecutor felt that the evidence had been ignored.
go back; move back; slope backward; withdraw برگشتن ، به عقب حرکت کردن ، به طرف عقب شیب داشتن ، عقب کشیدن a. As you ride past in a train, you have the unique feeling that houses and trees are receding. b. Mr. Ranford's beard conceals his receding chin. c. Always cautious, Mr. Camhi receded from his former opinion.
cruel or unjust ruler; cruel master; absolute ruler حاکم ظالم یا غیر منصف ، ارباب ظالم ، حاکم مطلق a. Some tyrants of Greek cities were mild and fair rulers. b. The tyrant demanded loyalty and obedience from his subjects. c. Though Ella was a tyrant as director of the play, the whole cast was grateful to her when the final curtain came down.

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