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Tyranny word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "tyranny" word

[noun] a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
[noun] dominance through threat of punishment and violence
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\Tyr"an*ny\, n. [OE. tirannye, OF. tirannie, F. tyrannie; cf. It. tirannia; Gr. ?, ?, L. tyrannis. See {Tyrant}.] 1. The government or authority of a tyrant; a country governed by an absolute ruler; hence, arbitrary or despotic exercise of power; exercise of power over subjects and others with a rigor not authorized by law or justice, or not requisite for the purposes of government. ``Sir,'' would he [Seneca] say, ``an emperor mote need Be virtuous and hate tyranny.'' --Chaucer. 2. Cruel government or discipline; as, the tyranny of a schoolmaster. 3. Severity; rigor; inclemency. The tyranny of the open night's too rough For nature to endure. --Shak.

Synonyms for tyranny

absolutism, absolutism, authoritarianism, Caesarism, despotism, despotism, dictatorship, monocracy, one-man rule, shogunate, Stalinism, totalitarianism

See also: ascendance | ascendancy | ascendence | ascendency | autarchy | autocracy | control | dominance | police state |

The fun area, different aproach to word »tyranny«

Let's analyse "tyranny" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Three syllables and One vowel (In our algorithm Y is not counted as vowel, but in English language, sometimes it sounds like one). 14.3% of vowels is 24.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: YNNARYT. Average typing speed for these characters is 1795 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: tyranny: 1 = 1, reduced: 1 (or 6 if Y is vowel too). and the final result is One.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: tyranny: 2 + 7 + 9 + 1 + 5 + 5 + 7 = 36, reduced: 9, and the final result is Nine.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
A (1) 1 Magician Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
N (2) 14 Temperance Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
R (1) 18 Moon Patient, Determined, Strong
T (1) 20 Judgement Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
Y (2) 25 Knight of Wands Brave, Daring, Bold, Charismatic, Brash

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