Oppressive leader (6)

I believe the answer is:

tyrant

(Other definitions for tyrant that I've seen before include "Harsh and absolute ruler" , "Totalitarian" , "big bully" , "Autocrat - bully" , "Despot, dictator" .)

I've seen this clue in the Wall Street Journal and the USA Today.

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