tyranny
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British pronunciation
/tˈɪɹənˌi/

Definition & Meaning of "tyranny"in English

Tyranny
01

a type of government where a ruler or a small group of people have complete power and control over the citizens, often making decisions without considering their rights or welfare

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In the face of tyranny, brave individuals stood up for justice and fought against the oppressive regime, risking their lives to bring about freedom.
Under the oppressive rule of tyranny, the citizens had their basic freedoms stripped away, leaving them in a state of constant fear and oppression.
02

a situation where one person or a group of people have too much power and use it in a cruel or unfair way over others

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Within the confines of the prison, the guards wielded their authority with cruelty, showcasing the tyranny resulting from the power imbalance.
In the educational institution, the strict disciplinary policies imposed by the administration resulted in an environment of tyranny, stifling creativity and individual expression among the students.
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