| Front | tyranny |
|---|---|
| Back | tyr‧an‧ny /ˈtɪrəni/ noun (plural tyrannies) [uncountable and countable] 1cruel or unfair control over other people: Gorky was often the victim of his grandfather’s tyranny. the fight against tyranny 2cruel and unfair government: organizations which have criticized the tyrannies of the government 3tyranny of the majority the idea that if everyone has the right to vote, they will make decisions which will harm the country 4something in your life that limits your freedom to do things the way you want to tyranny of the tyranny of the nine-to-five working day |
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