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tyrannical rule

noun as in autarchy

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They would never be happy under the tyrannical rule of the bold sea rover.

Beloved all over Umbria, many of the towns which directly opposed Perugias tyrannical rule had submitted to that of Biordo.

In consequence of his subjects revolting from his tyrannical rule, the Prince of Monaco lost part of his territory.

It is only in Old world countries, under tyrannical rule, where these have been crushed out, that such selfishness can prevail.

For it numberless victims had perished wherever the tyrannical rule of the Inquisition was exercised.

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On this page you'll find 8 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to tyrannical rule, such as: autocracy, despotism, dictatorship, monocracy, totalitarianism, and tyranny.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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