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tyranny

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/tiɾɐˈniɐ/ti·ra·ni·a

Definition

1

Cruel and oppressive government or rule.

Usage examples

“The people rebelled against the tyranny of the regime.”
“The boss's tyranny made work unbearable.”

Common combinations

fight against tyrannypolitical tyrannytyranny of time