Possible Clues:

• Oppressive leader
• Despot's extremely tetchy outburst
• 'The only ___ I accept in this world is the still small voice within me': Gandhi
• Bully's empty attempt to harangue
• One governing in a cruel and oppressive manner
• Rough ruler
• Fist-pounding sort
• Overthrow target
• Ruler who's crueler
• One may be extremely testy and shout