tyranny

• Substantiv, das eine Regierungsform bezeichnet, bei der ein Herrscher absolute, nicht durch Gesetze oder Opposition eingeschränkte Macht besitzt, oder eine unterdrückende und grausame Herrschaft über andere.

A noun referring to a form of government where a single ruler holds absolute power, unrestricted by laws or opposition, or to oppressive and violent dominance over others.

1. Absolute ruleB2formal

   A form of government where a single ruler holds absolute power, unrestricted by laws or a constitution.

   Tyrannei

   • The country suffered under the tyranny of a cruel dictator.
   • Citizens revolted against the tyranny of the absolute monarch.
   • History is filled with examples of tyranny overthrown by the people.

   Synonymeabsolutismautocracydespotismdictatorshipmonocracytotalitarianism

   Antonymeconstitutionalismdemocracyfreedomlibertyrepublic

2. Oppressive controlB2formal

   Dominance or control exercised through threats, punishment, and violence.

   Tyrannei

   • The manager's tyranny made the workplace unbearable.
   • They lived under the tyranny of a violent gang.
   • The tyranny of public opinion can stifle creativity.

   Synonymeabsolutismauthoritarianismautocracycoerciondespotismdictatorshipdominationoppressionrepressionsubjugationtotalitarianism

   Antonymedemocracyfreedomliberty