All 3 Uses of
tyranny
in
1984 by Orwell
- In the past the Middle had made revolutions under the banner of equality, and then had established a fresh tyranny as soon as the old one was overthrown.†
p. 203..2
- The new Middle groups in effect proclaimed their tyranny beforehand.†
p. 203..2
- By comparison with that existing today, all the tyrannies of the past were half-hearted and inefficient.†
p. 205..6 *
Definition:
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(tyranny) harsh and unjust rule