tyranny

noun/ˈtɪrəni/CEFR C1

স্বৈরাচার

Meaning

Cruel and unjust use of power over people.

Example sentences

  • They rose up against tyranny.তারা স্বৈরাচারের বিরুদ্ধে জেগে উঠেছিল।
  • Tyranny crushes free thought.স্বৈরাচার মুক্তচিন্তা দমন করে।

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: oppression, despotism

Antonyms: freedom

Similar words, and what each means

  • oppression

    নিপীড়ন

    Cruel and unjust control of people by those in power.

  • despotism

    স্বৈরাচার

    Rule by a leader with absolute power, used cruelly.

  • dictatorship

    একনায়কতন্ত্র

    Government by one leader with total, unchecked power.

Other English words for “স্বৈরাচার”

  • despotism

    Rule by a leader with absolute power, used cruelly.

Opposite words

  • freedom

    স্বাধীনতা, মুক্তি

    The state of being free to act, speak, and think as you wish.

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  1. “tyranny” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • • সঙ্গমস্থল
    • • ককপিট, বিমান চালানোর কক্ষ
    • • রেলপথ (আমেরিকান শব্দ)
    • • স্বৈরাচার
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    স্বৈরাচার — tyranny (noun) — স্বৈরাচার. Cruel and unjust use of power over people.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “tyranny”?

    • • suggestion
    • • oppression
    • • yard
    • • assumption
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    oppression — oppression — নিপীড়ন. Cruel and unjust control of people by those in power.

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