tyranny
(tyr-an-ny)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. 1 a government in which a single person rules absolutely and in a cruel way 2 the abuse of power
Example Sentence
The tyranny of the king was oppressive and unfair.
Synonyms
dictatorship; absolutism; authoritarianism
Antonyms
liberty; democracy
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Rhymes
- tyranny