Definition of Tyranny
Tyranny
tyr·an·ny
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
oppressive and unrestrained government or exercise of power;
e.g. These are the poor people who want to escape tyranny and live a life of freedom.
(noun)
a rigorous condition imposed on someone;
e.g. We are constantly living under the tyranny of the clock of life;
(noun)
oppressive or harmful acts;
e.g. The people of the country have suffered so many tyrannies that they just wanted to escape.
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