Tyranny

/ˈtɪrəni/

Meaning & Definition

noun

cruel and oppressive government or rule.

Under the tyranny of the dictator, personal freedoms were severely restricted.

a cruel or arbitrary use of power or control.

The employees protested against the tyranny of their oppressive supervisor.

tyrannical authority; the government or authority that makes arbitrary, oppressive decisions.

The people rallied together to overthrow the tyranny that had plagued their nation for years.

excessive power, domination, or control.

Many believe that social media platforms have become a tyranny over public opinion.

From Latin 'tyrannia', from Greek 'tyrannia' meaning 'cruelty, despotism'.

reign of tyranny

A period marked by oppressive and unjust rule.

fight against tyranny

To resist or oppose oppressive governance.

under tyranny

Living in a state of oppression by a ruler.

despot

A ruler who wields absolute power, often in a cruel manner.

oppressor

One who keeps another in subservience and hardship, often through unjust use of power.

autocrat

A ruler who has absolute power; a tyrant.

Gov't oppression.

Man, this new law feels like total tyranny!

Unfair control.

Why do I have to follow such tyranny from management?