tyranny
nounfeminine/tiɾɐˈniɐ/medium
ti·ra·ni·a
Definition
Cruel and oppressive government or rule.
The people rebelled against the tyranny of the regime.
The boss's tyranny made work unbearable.
Common collocations
fight against tyrannypolitical tyrannytyranny of time
Etymology
Do latim 'tyrannia', do grego 'tyrannia'.