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tyranny

pronunciation:: ti r ni
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part of speech:	noun
inflections:	tyrannies
definition:	Tyranny is a government in which a single person rules and controls everything. The ruler typically ignores the laws of the country and uses cruel methods to stay in power. During the tyranny of the country's last leader, many innocent people were put in prison. similar words: monarchy

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