tyranny

1. N-VAR A tyranny is a cruel, harsh, and unfair government in which a person or small group of people have power over everyone else. 專制暴政

Self-expression and individuality are the greatest weapons against tyranny. 自我表達(dá)和個性是對抗專制暴政的最強(qiáng)武器。

2. N-UNCOUNT If you describe someone's behaviour and treatment of others that they have authority over as tyranny, you mean that they are severe with them or unfair to them. 專橫暴虐

I'm the sole victim of Mother's tyranny. 我是母親專橫暴虐的惟一受害者。