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tyranny

释义

tyranny

noun

UK /ˈtɪrəni/

Word Forms

singular	tyranny
plural	tyrannies

1
countable/uncountable a government that treats people in a cruel and unfair way, using force to control them
a brutal tyranny
The people will rise up to free themselves from tyranny.
Synonyms and related words
Systems of government and types of government
absolutism
anarchy
associative democracy
2
countable/uncountable cruel and unfair treatment by someone in a position of power
She finally escaped from the tyranny of her father.
Synonyms and related words
Cruel, selfish and unkind behaviour or actions
cruelty
evil
abuse
3
uncountable the power that something has to control people’s lives and the way that they behave
Many women at this time rejected the tyranny of fashion.
Synonyms and related words
Power, authority, influence and leadership
leadership
power
authority

tyranny

noun

US /ˈtɪrəni/

Word Forms

singular	tyranny
plural	tyrannies

1
countable/uncountable cruel and unfair treatment by someone in a position of power
She finally escaped from the tyranny of her father.
Synonyms and related words
Cruel, selfish and unkind behavior or actions
cruelty
evil
abuse
2
uncountable the power that something has to control people’s lives and the way that they behave
Many women at this time rejected the tyranny of fashion.
Synonyms and related words
Power, authority, influence and leadership
oligopoly
superpower
heft
3
countable/uncountable a government that treats people in a cruel and unfair way, using force to control them
a brutal tyranny
The people will rise up to free themselves from tyranny.
Synonyms and related words
Systems of government and types of government
absolutism
anarchy
associative democracy

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