Tyranny

['tɪr(ə)nɪ] or ['tɪrəni]

Definition

(n.) The government or authority of a tyrant; a country governed by an absolute ruler; hence, arbitrary or despotic exercise of power; exercise of power over subjects and others with a rigor not authorized by law or justice, or not requisite for the purposes of government.

(n.) Cruel government or discipline; as, the tyranny of a schoolmaster.

(n.) Severity; rigor; inclemency.

Typist: Yvette

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Despotism, absolutism, dictatorship, arbitrary power, despotic rule.[2]. Oppression, iron rule, reign of terror, cruel government.

Checked by Jennie

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Despotism, inclemency, persecution, autocracy

ANT:Freedom, independence, humanity, clemency, constitutionalism

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Examples

Typist: Serena

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