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произво́л — meaning in English

proizvol

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English meaning

  • despotism noun Rule by one person or a small group holding total power, often in a harsh, oppressive way.
  • outrage noun Strong anger or indignation caused by something shocking or unfair.

Senses

произво́л is used for these senses in English:

  • despotism Government by a despot or despots: rule by a singular authority, either a single person or a tight-knit group, which rules with absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way.
  • outrage An offensive, immoral or indecent act.

outrage — full definition

  1. noun Strong anger or indignation caused by something shocking or unfair.
  2. noun A shockingly violent, cruel, or offensive act.
  3. verb To make someone feel angry and shocked.
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деспоти́зм деспоти́я злодея́ние акт произво́ла безобра́зие беспреде́л возмути́тельный посту́пок гру́бое наруше́ние гнев негодова́ние я́рость