tyranny
word
Definition
Tyranny is a form of cruel and unfair rule by one person or a small group, where people have few rights or freedoms.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in political or historical discussions. Can describe both actual governments (e.g., dictatorships) and metaphorically, such as 'the tyranny of homework.' Usually formal or academic. Related words: tyrant, oppressive.
Spanish: tiraníaPortuguese (BR): tiraniaPortuguese (PT): tiraniaChinese (Simplified): 暴政Chinese (Traditional): 暴政Hindi: निर्दय शासन - अत्याचारपूर्ण शासनArabic: استبدادBengali: নির্দয় শাসন - অত্যাচারRussian: тиранияJapanese: 圧政 - 暴政Vietnamese: chế độ chuyên chế - sự bạo ngượcKorean: 폭정Turkish: zorbalık - tiranlıkUrdu: ظلم و ستم - آمرانہ حکومتIndonesian: tirani - kezaliman (pemerintahan yang kejam)
Example Sentences
The dictator's tyranny lasted for decades.
basic
The people suffered under the king's tyranny.
basic
Many revolutions begin because citizens want to escape tyranny.
basic
Some say social media has become a modern tyranny over our lives.
natural
Breaking free from tyranny takes courage and unity.
natural
He called the new rule a form of tyranny, saying it limited everyone's freedom.
natural