tyranny

🇺🇸 /ˈtɪrəni/ 🇬🇧 /ˈtɪrəni/
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noun
R

When someone has too much power and uses it in a mean or unfair way.

The people suffered under the tyranny of the cruel king.

R

When a ruler has complete control over a country and doesn't allow any disagreement.

Living under tyranny means you can't speak your mind without fear.

translation

n. When someone has too much power and uses it in a mean or unfair way.; When a ruler has complete control over a country and doesn't allow any disagreement.

Word Forms

Plural tyrannies