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Tyranny
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Meaning
Noun
●
In Forms of government:
A government in which a
single
ruler
(a
tyrant
) has
absolute
power; this system of government.
●
The
office
or
jurisdiction
of an
absolute
ruler.
●
Absolute power, or its use.
●
A system of government in which power is
exercised
on behalf of
the
ruler
or
ruling class
, without
regard
to the
wishes
of the governed.
●
Extreme
severity
or rigour.
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Synonyms
Autocracy
Despotism
Dictatorship
Monarchy
Tyranthood
Related
Totalitarianism
Authoritarianism
Oppression
Fascism
Repression
Plutocracy
Anarchy
Domination
Tyrannical
Subjugation
Persecution
Communism
Imperialism
Evil
Theocracy
Statism
Injustice
Socialism
Slavery
Barbarism
Cruelty
Corruption
Rebellion
Oligarchy
Patriarchy
Terror
Sin
Violence
Hegemony
Hatred
Chaos
Conflict
Liberty
Revolt
Brutality
Torture
Dictator
Power
Oppressive
Censorship
Absolutism
Greed
Struggle
War
Lawlessness
Nationalism
Evils
Mistreatment
Revenge
Hypocrisy
Capitalism
Mob Rule
Police State
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Rhymes
Tyranny
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