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    Tiranía (en. Tyranny)

    /tiɾaˈni.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A form of government in which a single person exercises power absolutely.
    The tyranny of the dictator stifled any attempt at opposition.
    La tiranía del dictador asfixiaba cualquier intento de oposición.
    Oppressive and abusive control over a group or individual.
    The tyranny of social norms often limits personal freedom.
    La tiranía de las normas sociales a menudo limita la libertad personal.
    A situation of oppression lived under an authoritarian regime.
    He lived under the tyranny of a regime that did not tolerate dissent.
    Vivió bajo la tiranía de un régimen que no toleraba la disidencia.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tyrannia', which means tyranny or oppressive rule.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    tyranny of the absolutes
    Absolute control over a situation or group.
    tiranía de los absolutos
    to live under tyranny
    To experience an oppressive and authoritarian regime.
    vivir bajo tiranía
    tyranny of duty
    Obligations that are perceived as oppressive.
    tiranía del deber

    Related Words

    tyrant
    A person who exercises tyranny.
    tirano
    oppression
    The act of oppressing or subjugating someone.
    opresión
    authoritarianism
    A political system that concentrates power in a single person.
    autoritarismo

    Slang Meanings

    The regime of a leader who is too strict.
    The teacher was seen as a tyranny in the classroom.
    El profesor era visto como una tiranía en el aula.
    An environment where individual freedom is not allowed.
    The house was a tyranny, where every step was monitored.
    La casa era una tiranía, donde cada paso estaba monitoreado.