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tyranny
[ tir-uh-nee ]
noun
- arbitrary or unrestrained exercise of power; despotic abuse of authority.
Synonyms: , ,
- the government or rule of a tyrant or absolute ruler.
- a state ruled by a tyrant or absolute ruler.
- oppressive or unjustly severe government on the part of any ruler.
- undue severity or harshness.
- a cruel or harsh act or proceeding; an arbitrary, oppressive, or tyrannical action.
tyranny
/ ˈɪəɪ /
noun
- government by a tyrant or tyrants; despotism
- similarly oppressive and unjust government by more than one person
- arbitrary, unreasonable, or despotic behaviour or use of authority
the teacher's tyranny
- any harsh discipline or oppression
the tyranny of the clock
- a political unit ruled by a tyrant
- (esp in ancient Greece) government by a usurper
- a tyrannical act
Derived Forms
- ˈٲԲԴdzܲ, adjective
- ˈٲԲԴdzܲly, adverb
- ˈٲԲԴdzܲness, noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of tyranny1
Example Sentences
He built the community directly from his phone and, whether intended or not, that connection has sustained his career - insulating him from the tyrannies of radio playlists and streaming placement.
Donald Trump, on the other hand, couldn't care less about "promoting freedom and combatting tyranny."
We are not aware, or it is not part of our conversations about the struggles we are facing with the tyranny of beauty.
It’s a critical check on presidential power, for an obvious reason: an army turned inward can quickly become an instrument of tyranny.
"Global unity can triumph over trade tyranny," declared an editorial in the state-run newspaper China Daily, noting Beijing's collaborations with Japan, South Korea and other Asian economies.
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