tyranny

1. N-VAR A tyranny is a cruel, harsh, and unfair government in which a person or small group of people have power over everyone else. 专制暴政

Self-expression and individuality are the greatest weapons against tyranny. 自我表达和个性是对抗专制暴政的最强武器。

2. N-UNCOUNT If you describe someone's behaviour and treatment of others that they have authority over as tyranny, you mean that they are severe with them or unfair to them. 专横暴虐

I'm the sole victim of Mother's tyranny. 我是母亲专横暴虐的惟一受害者。