tyranny

• Nom désignant une forme de gouvernement où un seul dirigeant exerce un pouvoir absolu, non limité par les lois ou l'opposition, ou bien une domination oppressive et cruelle sur autrui.

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.

   tyrannie

   • 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.

   Synonymesabsolutismautocracydespotismdictatorshipmonocracytotalitarianism

   Antonymesconstitutionalismdemocracyfreedomlibertyrepublic

2. Oppressive controlB2formal

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

   contrôle oppressif

   • 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.

   Synonymesabsolutismauthoritarianismautocracycoerciondespotismdictatorshipdominationoppressionrepressionsubjugationtotalitarianism

   Antonymesdemocracyfreedomliberty