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tyranny in German

tyranny in German is Tyrannei, Tyrannenherrschaft — tyranny means cruel and unjust rule by a single powerful leader or small group.

tyranny in German

Tyrannei
noun
A government in which a single ruler (a tyrant) has absolute power, or this system of government; especially, one that acts cruelly and unjustly.
Tyrannenherrschaft
noun
A government in which a single ruler (a tyrant) has absolute power, or this system of government; especially, one that acts cruelly and unjustly.
Tyrannei
noun

What does "tyranny" mean?

  1. noun Cruel and unjust rule by a single powerful leader or small group.
    "The revolution finally put an end to decades of tyranny."
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tyranny in a sentence

  • The revolution finally put an end to decades of tyranny.
  • Citizens lived in fear under the tyranny of the regime.

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What is "tyranny" in German?

"tyranny" in German is Tyrannei, Tyrannenherrschaft. tyranny means: Cruel and unjust rule by a single powerful leader or small group.

How do you use "tyranny" in a sentence?

Example: "The revolution finally put an end to decades of tyranny." In German, "tyranny" is Tyrannei, Tyrannenherrschaft.

Are there other ways to say "tyranny" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "tyranny": Tyrannei, Tyrannenherrschaft.

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