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TYRANNY

oppressive power

The meaning of the word tyranny is oppressive power.

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WordMeaning
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant
pendingduring
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
pontificalepiscopal attire
ascendancygoverning or controlling influence : domination
temperatehaving a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature
desultorymarked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose
fosterhaving, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
incarcerateto put in prison