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Plural
tyrannies
1
a type of government where a ruler or a small group of people have complete power and control over the citizens, often making decisions without considering their rights or welfare
- In the face of tyranny, brave individuals stood up for justice and fought against the oppressive regime, risking their lives to bring about freedom.
- Under the oppressive rule of tyranny, the citizens had their basic freedoms stripped away, leaving them in a state of constant fear and oppression.
- Throughout history, humanity has grappled with the destructive force of tyranny, as power-hungry individuals seek to subjugate and control others.
2
a situation where one person or a group of people have too much power and use it in a cruel or unfair way over others
- Within the confines of the prison, the guards wielded their authority with cruelty, showcasing the tyranny resulting from the power imbalance.
- In the educational institution, the strict disciplinary policies imposed by the administration resulted in an environment of tyranny, stifling creativity and individual expression among the students.
- In the workplace, tyranny prevailed as the management imposed exploitative policies.
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