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Meaning & Definition of Tyranny in English

English

Tyranny

Cruel and oppressive government or rule.


Pronunciation:

/ˈtɪrəni/

Part of Speech:

noun

Plural:

tyrannies

Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: A government in which a single ruler possesses absolute power, often characterized by oppressive and unjust rule.

    Example Sentence: The citizens lived in fear of the tyranny imposed by their dictator.

  • Definition: Cruel or oppressive treatment; harshness.

    Example Sentence: The workers complained about the tyranny of their unreasonable boss.

  • Definition: An oppressive power exerted by a government or a ruler.

    Example Sentence: The revolution sought to overthrow the tyranny that had ruled for decades.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

oppressiondespotismautocracydictatorshiptyrannical rule

Common Phrases and Expressions

  • 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.

Translations

  • Spanish: tiranía
  • French: tyrannie
  • German: Tyrannei
  • Russian: тиранс

Related Words

  • 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.

Slang Meanings of tyranny

  • Meaning: Gov't oppression.

    Example Sentence: Man, this new law feels like total tyranny!

  • Meaning: Unfair control.

    Example Sentence: Why do I have to follow such tyranny from management?