tirania

[ti.ɾa.ˈni.ə]

nounfemininepl: tiranias

tyranny

1. cruel and oppressive rule by a person with absolute power; despotism

The country suffered under the tyranny of the dictator.

O país sofreu sob a tirania do ditador.

2. a system of government in which power rests with a tyrant or small group

The tyranny lasted for several decades.

A tirania durou várias décadas.

3. severe or harsh treatment; oppression

He could not tolerate the tyranny of his boss.

Ele não podia tolerar a tirania do seu chefe.

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General Brazilian

tirania

Standard usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

tirania

Standard usage in Portugal

viver sob a tirania de alguém - to live under someone's tyranny

sofrer a tirania - to suffer tyranny

libertar-se da tirania - to free oneself from tyranny

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