n. The rule of a tyrant in the ancient sense; the personal government of one of the Greek tyrants; a state or government having an uncontrolled ruler bearing the title of tyrant.n. The office or incumbency of a tyrant; a tyrant's administration or tenure; the system of government by tyrants.n. Hence A tyrannical government; a lawless autocracy or despotism.n. Arbitrary or unrestrained exercise of power; despotic abuse of anthority; unmerciful rule.n. A tyrannical action or proceeding; an instance of despotic rule or conduct.n. Severity; harshness; stringency.n. Synonyms Despotism, Autocracy, etc. See despotism.n. Oppression, Despotism, etc. See oppression.