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Tyranny (Noun)

Dominance through threat of punishment and violence.

Nouns denoting natural processes.

A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.).

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

The country suffered under the tyranny of a ruthless dictator who controlled every aspect of citizens' lives.
The people lived in fear of their government's tyranny, knowing that any dissent would be met with swift and brutal punishment.
Historians often describe Napoleon's later years in power as a period of tyranny, marked by his increasing authoritarianism and disregard for human rights.
The citizens of the city rose up in revolt against the tyranny of their corrupt and oppressive ruler, demanding freedom and democracy.
The philosopher's most famous work argued that democracy was the only safeguard against the tyranny of a single individual or small elite.