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Tyranny


Definition:

The term "tyranny" refers to the oppressive and unjust exercise of power or control over others, often by a ruler or government.

Examples:

Noun:

  1. The country was under the tyranny of a ruthless dictator.
  2. The people yearned for freedom from the tyranny of the monarchy.
  3. The revolution was sparked by the citizens' collective resistance against tyranny.

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Adjective:

  1. The people grew weary of living in a tyrannical society.
  2. Under his tyrannous rule, dissenting voices were silenced.
  3. She endured a life of tyranny and abuse.

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Adverb:

  1. The citizens of the town suffered tyrannically under the new law.
  2. He ruled his empire tyrannically, without regards for the well-being of his subjects.
  3. The leader monopolized power, which he enforced tyrannically and oppressively.

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Other forms:

  1. Tyrannies (Plural noun):
  2. The world has witnessed numerous tyrannies throughout history.

  3. Tyrannize (Verb):
  4. The dictator sought to tyrannize over the population.

  5. Tyrannizer (Noun):
  6. The tyrannizer was overthrown by a revolution.

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