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TYRANNY

oppressive power

The meaning of the word tyranny is oppressive power.

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WordMeaning
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
pestilentialcausing or tending to cause pestilence : deadly
turbulencethe quality or state of being turbulent: such as
mischancebad luck
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
consecratededicated to a sacred purpose
kenthe range of perception, understanding, or knowledge
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
sovereigntysupreme power especially over a body politic
panderto act as a pander