English-German translation for "tyranny"

"tyranny" German translation

tyranny
[ˈtirəni]noun | Substantiv s

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Tyrannei, Despotismus Despotie, Gewalt-, Tyrannenherrschaft, Diktatur tyrannische Härte Grausamkeit Tyrannei Tyrannenstaat Tyrannis
  • Despotiefeminine | Femininum f
    tyranny government of absolute ruler
    Gewalt-, Tyrannenherrschaftfeminine | Femininum f
    tyranny government of absolute ruler
    Diktaturfeminine | Femininum f
    tyranny government of absolute ruler
    tyranny government of absolute ruler
  • Tyranneifeminine | Femininum f
    tyranny tyrannical act
    tyranny tyrannical act
  • Tyrannenstaatmasculine | Maskulinum m
    tyranny state
    tyranny state
  • Tyrannisfeminine | Femininum f (in Griechenland)
    tyranny Antike
    tyranny Antike
they groan under his tyranny
sie seufzen unter seiner Tyrannei
they groan under his tyranny
the thunderbolt of tyranny
die Geißel der Tyrannei
the thunderbolt of tyranny
tyranny reacts upon the tyrant
Tyrannei fällt auf den Tyrannen zurück
tyranny reacts upon the tyrant
Es ist nicht das erste Mal, dass die Niederlande Europa aus der politischen Tyrannei gerettet haben.
It is not the first time that Holland has saved Europe from political tyranny.
Source: Europarl
Eine Beschwichtigungspolitik und Freundschaft mit der Tyrannei zu suchen?
To seek a policy of appeasement and friendship with tyranny?
Source: Europarl
Vor zehn Jahren schmachteten acht dieser Staaten noch unter der Tyrannei kommunistischer Diktaturen.
Ten years ago, eight of these States were languishing under the tyranny of Communist dictatorships.
Source: Europarl
China konnte auferstehen obwohl noch viel Leid folgen sollte, als Maos Tyrannei Wurzeln schlug.
China could stand up – though much misery still lay ahead as Mao s ’ tyranny put down its roots.
Source: News-Commentary
Das Internet hat sich somit im Kampf gegen die Tyrannei als weniger wirksam erwiesen als erwartet.
The Internet has thus turned out to be less potent than expected in the fight against tyranny.
Source: News-Commentary
Viele sind der Tyrannei entflohen, oft nach Europa.
Many people have fled the tyranny, often to Europe.
Source: Europarl
Die Befreiung vom Joch einer schrecklichen Tyrannei ist gelungen.
Freedom from the yoke of a terrible tyranny has been achieved.
Source: Europarl
Eure Tyrannei stellt die von Hitler in den Schatten.
Your tyranny has overshadowed Hitler's.
Source: GlobalVoices
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