noun🔗ShareA government in which a single ruler (a tyrant) has absolute power; this system of government."The school's strict rules, enforced by the principal with no room for debate, felt like a tiny tyranny. "politicsgovernmentstatehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe office or jurisdiction of an absolute ruler."The teacher's tyranny over the classroom was evident in her strict rules and harsh punishments. "politicsgovernmentstaterighthistorylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbsolute power, or its use."The students protested against the principal's tyranny, demanding a voice in school decisions. "politicsgovernmentrightstatephilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA system of government in which power is exercised on behalf of the ruler or ruling class, without regard to the wishes of the governed."The teacher's strict and unfair rules created a tyranny in the classroom, where students felt their opinions didn't matter. "politicsgovernmentstatelawrighthistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareExtreme severity or rigour."The teacher's tyranny of strict rules made the class very tense. "politicsgovernmentstateinhumanphilosophymoralsocietylawhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
