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Meaning of the word tyranny in English

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tyranny

US /ˈtɪr.ən.i/
UK /ˈtɪr.ən.i/

Noun

cruel and oppressive government or rule.

Example:
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people who survive war and escape tyranny
Synonym:
despotism absolutism autocracy dictatorship reign of terror totalitarianism Fascism oppression suppression repression subjugation enslavement authoritarianism bullying harshness strictness severity cruelty brutality ruthlessness injustice
Antonym:
democracy liberality
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