Satrap example sentences

sat·rap

noun

satrap (noun) · satraps (plural noun)

  - a provincial governor in the ancient Persian empire.

  - any subordinate or local ruler.

"Satrap" Example Sentences

1. The satrap ruled his province with an iron fist.
2. He behaved like a petty satrap, demanding tribute from his subjects.
3. Even the emperor couldn't control all of his ambitious satraps.
4. A cunning satrap orchestrated a rebellion against the king.
5. The exiled prince plotted to overthrow the satrap.
6. Her story was a parable about a cruel and decadent satrap.
7. The satrap's opulent palace stood in stark contrast to the poverty of his people.
8. Whispers of the satrap's cruelty spread throughout the land.
9. He aspired to be more than just a simple satrap.
10. The satrap, though powerful, was ultimately subservient to the shah.
11. Many considered the satrap a tyrant.
12. The aging satrap clung to power despite failing health.
13. His reign as satrap was marked by both prosperity and oppression.
14. A new satrap was appointed to quell the unrest.
15. The satrap collected heavy taxes from the farmers.
16. He dismissed the concerns of his advisors, believing himself superior to any satrap.
17. The satrap's influence extended far beyond his province.
18. She described the satrap as a ruthless and ambitious man.
19. The satrap, arrogant and self-important, refused to listen to reason.
20. Even the bravest soldiers feared the wrath of the satrap.
21. The former satrap lived in exile, plotting his revenge.
22. To become satrap was his life's ambition.
23. He was nothing more than a puppet satrap, controlled by the court.
24. The satrap’s lavish lifestyle fueled resentment among the populace.
25. The story centered around the conflict between the king and a rebellious satrap.
26. His position as satrap gave him immense power and wealth.
27. The young satrap was eager to prove himself worthy.
28. The ambitious satrap dreamed of conquering neighboring territories.
29. She compared his behavior to that of a spoiled and entitled satrap.
30. The satrap’s army marched towards the capital.
31. The downfall of the satrap was swift and brutal.
32. He was a just satrap, beloved by his people.
33. No satrap had ever dared defy the emperor in such a way.
34. The satrap enjoyed absolute power within his province.
35. Becoming a satrap seemed like a far-off dream.
36. Even the wisest satrap couldn't predict the future.
37. The satrap was known for his extravagant feasts.
38. The rebellious satrap was ultimately defeated.
39. He plotted against the current satrap for years.
40. The new satrap implemented many reforms.
41. The satrap’s reign was short-lived.
42. Rumors spread of the satrap’s secret alliances.
43. A former satrap warned of impending war.
44. The deposed satrap lived out his days in obscurity.
45. He was appointed satrap at a young age.
46. The wise satrap ruled with fairness and compassion.
47. Only the most loyal served the satrap.
48. The satrap's power was absolute.
49. He dreamt of overthrowing the satrap and seizing control.
50. The tale of the tyrannical satrap served as a cautionary story.

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