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tyranny
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/tiɾɐˈniɐ/ti·ra·ni·a
Definition
1Cruel and oppressive government or rule.
Usage examples
“The people rebelled against the tyranny of the regime.”
“The boss's tyranny made work unbearable.”
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fight against tyrannypolitical tyrannytyranny of time