tyranny
Translation
tyranny, oppression, despotism
Examples
The people rose up against the tyranny.
The people rose up against the tyranny.
He complained about the tyranny of the new rules.
He complained about the tyranny of the new rules.
Grammar Patterns
the tyranny of (sth.) a state of oppression by (sth.) The people rose up against the tyranny of the king.
Similar Words
Synonyms: despotism, oppression, dictatorship; Antonyms: democracy, freedom
Etymology
From Greek 'tyrannia', derived from 'tyrannos' (tyrant).
Memory Tips
Tyranny is the noun for the 'act' or 'state' of being a tyrant. The '-y' suffix often denotes a state or quality.