Meanings
Cruel and oppressive government or rule.
ظالم اور جابرانہ حکومت یا حکمرانی۔
خودغرضی
khudgarzi
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- tyranny of the majority
- political tyranny
- tyranny of the state
Example Sentences
The regime was accused of tyranny against its own people.
حکومت پر اپنے ہی لوگوں کے خلاف ظلم کا الزام عائد کیا گیا۔
Hukumat par apne hi logon ke khilaf zulm ka ilzaam aaid kiya gaya.
Living under tyranny, the citizens felt oppressed and powerless.
ظلم کے تحت رہتے ہوئے، شہریوں نے خود کو دباؤ محسوس کیا اور بے بس ہو گئے۔
Zulm ke taht rehtay hue, shehrion ne khud ko dabao mehsoos kiya aur bebas ho gaye.
The fight against tyranny is a struggle for human rights.
ظلم کے خلاف لڑائی انسانی حقوق کے لئے ایک جدوجہد ہے۔
Zulm ke khilaf laraai insani haqooq ke liye aik jidojahad hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'tyrant' who rules with an iron fist and oppresses the people.
A dark castle where a ruler issues harsh commands and punishes anyone who disobeys.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
آ تشنہ لبوں کی حالت نہ پوچھ، ظلمتِ شب میں ہے ہر ایک شخص کا حال
A tashna labon ki halat na pooch, zulmat-e-shab mein hai har aik shakhs ka haal
Oh, don't ask about the state of parched lips; in the darkness of night, every person's condition is dire.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
دنیا کا ہر ظالم اپنے ظلم کا حساب دیتا ہے.
Duniya ka har zalim apne zulm ka hisaab deta hai.
Every oppressor in the world pays for their tyranny.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "τυραννία (tyrannía)" — absolute power, tyranny
First known use: 15th century
The term 'tyranny' originated from the Greek word 'τυραννία', which referred to a form of government characterized by the absolute power of a single ruler, often through oppressive means.