tyranny
13 points
English
7 letters
Common
Commonness #12,605
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Definitions
noun
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/tˈɪɹʌniː/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural tyrannies
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
dominance through threat of punishment and violence
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
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