Definitions for tyrannies

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tyrannies tyr·an·ny

Spelling: [tir-uh-nee]

IPA: /ˈtɪr ə ni/

Tyrannies is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 558 anagrams from letters in tyrannies (aeinnrsty).

Definitions for tyrannies

noun

1. arbitrary or unrestrained exercise of power; despotic abuse of authority. Synonyms: despotism, absolutism, dictatorship.
2. the government or rule of a tyrant or absolute ruler.
3. a state ruled by a tyrant or absolute ruler.
4. oppressive or unjustly severe government on the part of any ruler.
5. undue severity or harshness.
6. a cruel or harsh act or proceeding; an arbitrary, oppressive, or tyrannical action.

Origin of tyrannies

1325-75; Middle English tyrannie Old French Medieval Latin tyrannia, equivalent to Latin tyrann(us) tyrant + -ia -y³

Examples for tyrannies

The people of Lodi prayed his protection against the tyrannies of Milan.

But there are other tyrannies coincident which are more urgent and compelling.

What a bold front he did put on in the presence of the tyrannies of life!

If they imprison you for resisting their tyrannies, others will take your place.

He is as great in your tyrannies as in the sweetest smile of triumphant virtue.

But the day of retribution came, and the empire went the way of all tyrannies.

With all the heat of my own blood I tremble when I think what may be the effect of these tyrannies.

The tyrannies were at their height in the time of Polycrates and his brother Syloson.

This was the cause also of the tyrannies established there, and of the enmity of the Athenians.

Only they think that the present tyrannies provoke resistance.