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Megalomaniac

Definition:

A megalomaniac is a person who has an obsessive desire for power, control, or dominance, often displayed through their delusions of grandeur and inflated self-importance.

Senses:

1. A person with an excessive lust for power and control.

Usages:

1. Popular:
• He became a megalomaniac, believing he was the only one capable of ruling the world.
• The movie's villain portrays a megalomaniac who schemes to take over the city.
2. Local:
• In our small town, the mayor's megalomaniac tendencies have caused resentment among the citizens.
• The CEO's megalomaniac behavior resulted in the downfall of the local company.

Sample Sentences:

• 1. The megalomaniac president insisted on making all the decisions without considering the opinions of others.
• 2. After winning the lottery, John's megalomaniac tendencies led him to believe he could buy anything and everyone.
• 3. The book depicted the rise and fall of a megalomaniac dictator, highlighting the destructive consequences of unchecked power.

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