tyranny
UK/'tirәni/US
GREB2
Definitions
n.
Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a single absolute ruler; the unjust use of power.
暴政；专制统治；专横
Root Breakdown
Native Englishtyrannyother
=tyranny
Example Sentences
- 1.
The tyranny of the dictator lasted for decades.
- 2.
Citizens rose up against the tyranny of unjust laws.