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TYRANNY

oppressive power

The meaning of the word tyranny is oppressive power.

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stratifiedformed, deposited, or arranged in stable layers or strata
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery
eruditehaving or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition
vivisectionthe cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation
reprehensibleworthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
marto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
indentationthe blank space produced by indenting : indention
censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure