n.

1. 暴政；專制[U]
   A tyrant will always find a pretext for his tyranny.

   暴君總可以為自己找到暴政的藉口。

2. 暴虐，專橫[U]
   The organization helps victims of domestic tyranny.

   這個組織幫助那些家庭暴虐的受害者。

3. 苛刻，嚴酷[U]
4. 殘暴專橫的行為[P]
   His diary recorded the tyrannies of the invaders.

   他的日記記載下了侵略者的殘酷暴行。

n.

1. cruel and oppressive government or rule.
   ▸a state under such rule.
2. cruel and arbitrary exercise of power or control.
3. (especially in ancient Greece) rule by a tyrant.