1. cruel and oppressive governments or rules
Usage: plural of tyranny
2. harsh, unreasonable, or arbitrary uses of power or control
Usage: plural of tyranny

Examples

• The people rose up against the tyrannies of their rulers.
• History books document the tyrannies of various dictators.
• Citizens fled their countries to escape political tyrannies.
• The revolution aimed to overthrow all forms of tyrannies.
• Small tyrannies in the workplace can make employees miserable.
• The constitution was designed to prevent future tyrannies.
• Many tyrannies throughout history have eventually fallen.