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- [tir-uh-nee]
- /ˈtɪr ə ni/
- /ˈtɪr·ə·ni/
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- [tir-uh-nee]
- /ˈtɪr ə ni/
Definitions of tyrannies word
- noun plural tyrannies arbitrary or unrestrained exercise of power; despotic abuse of authority. Synonyms: despotism, absolutism, dictatorship. 1
- noun plural tyrannies the government or rule of a tyrant or absolute ruler. 1
- noun plural tyrannies a state ruled by a tyrant or absolute ruler. 1
- noun plural tyrannies oppressive or unjustly severe government on the part of any ruler. 1
- noun plural tyrannies undue severity or harshness. 1
- noun plural tyrannies a cruel or harsh act or proceeding; an arbitrary, oppressive, or tyrannical action. 1
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Origin of tyrannies
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English tyrannie < Old French < Medieval Latin tyrannia, equivalent to Latin tyrann(us) tyrant + -ia -y3
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Parts of speech for Tyrannies
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tyrannies popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
tyrannies usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for tyrannies
noun tyrannies
- autarchies — Plural form of autarchy.
- autocracies — Plural form of autocracy.
- dictatorships — Plural form of dictatorship.
- dominations — an act or instance of dominating.
- monocracies — Plural form of monocracy.
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