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What are the main differences between a tyrant and a dictator?
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1.  A tyrant is someone who rules with absolute power, while a dictator is someone who has total control over their country’s government.
2.  Tyrants tend to have more extreme methods of maintaining control than dictators, such as killing or imprisoning political opponents.
3.  Tyrants often rely on force and fear to maintain their rule, while dictators can use persuasion and manipulation to get what they want.
4.  Dictatorships are typically formed through a coup d'état, while tyrannies are usually created by an authoritarian leader who takes power through democratic means.