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    Tiranías (en. Tyrannies)

    /tiɾaˈnias/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Oppressive regime that exercises absolute power
    Tyrannies have caused suffering in many nations.
    Las tiranías han causado sufrimiento en muchas naciones.
    Unjust dominance exercised by an individual or group
    The tyranny of the government led to civil resistance.
    La tiranía del gobierno llevó a la resistencia civil.
    Practice of abusing power to control others
    They live under the tyranny of a dictator.
    Viven bajo la tiranía de un dictador.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'tyrannía', which means 'government of a tyrant'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    break with the tyranny
    Freeing oneself from prolonged oppression.
    romper con la tiranía
    live under tyranny
    Surviving under conditions of severe oppression.
    vivir bajo tiranía

    Related Words

    tyrant
    Person who exercises cruel and unjust power.
    tirano
    oppressor
    One who subjects others through violence or intimidation.
    opresor
    dictatorship
    Political regime in which an individual or group has absolute control.
    dictadura

    Slang Meanings

    Derogatory use to refer to authoritarian leadership.
    That boss is a tyranny, he doesn't let anyone have an opinion.
    Ese jefe es una tiranía, no deja que nadie opine.
    Situation where someone has excessive control over another.
    In their relationship, she feels in a constant tyranny.
    En su relación, se siente en una tiranía constante.