tyranny
//ˈtɪr.ə.ni//
Noun
tyrannySingular
tyranniesPlural
1
Cruel and oppressive government or rule.
The people rose up against the tyranny of the dictator.
2
A nation under such cruel and oppressive government.
The refugees fled from the tyranny to seek freedom in a neighboring country.
3
Cruel, unreasonable, or arbitrary use of power or control.
The employees suffered under the tyranny of their demanding boss.