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- pronunciation:
- ti
r
ni
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- Word Explorer
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noun |
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tyrannies |
| definition 1: |
a government in which a single person rules absolutely and in a cruel way.
Tyranny has caused much unhappiness for the people.- similar words:
- monarchy
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| definition 2: |
the abuse of power, or the government or authority that uses power in this way.
That person thinks she can rule with tyranny in her office.- antonyms:
- liberty
- similar words:
- force, reign
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