tyranny
/tˈɪɹəni/ · 3 syllables
Meaning
noun
- a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
- dominance through threat of punishment and violence
Synonyms for tyranny
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