tyranny

The word “tyranny” has 3 syllables: ty-ran-ny

It's pronounced as /ˈtɪrəni/

What is synonym and antonym for tyranny?

In the thesaurus, “tyranny” has 22 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for tyranny along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for tyranny

Big Brother
Big Brotherism
Caesarism
Communism
Nazism
absolutism
autarchy
authoritarianism
autocracy
czarism
despotism
dictatorship
domination
fascism
monarchism
monarchy
monocracy
oppression
totalism
totalitarianism
tsarism
tzarism

Antonyms for tyranny

autonomy
democracy
freedom
self-determination
self-governance
self-government
self-rule
sovereignty
sovranty

Meanings of tyranny

noun
1. A government in which a single ruler (a tyrant) has absolute power; this system of government.
2. The office or jurisdiction of an absolute ruler.
3. Absolute power, or its use.
4. A system of government in which power is exercised on behalf of the ruler or ruling class, without regard to the wishes of the governed.
5. Extreme severity or rigour.

Example Sentences

The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler.
Freedom fighters struggle to end the tyranny in their country.
Living under tyranny can crush the spirit of any nation.
The novel depicts the horrors of political tyranny.
They sought to escape the tyranny of unjust laws.

On this page you'll find 31 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tyranny, such as: Big Brother, Big Brotherism, Caesarism, Communism, Nazism, absolutism, autarchy.

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