abuse of power; tyranny
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
abuse of power; tyrannical oppression; wanton exercise of authority
formalTypically used in formal or written contexts to describe arbitrary, excessive, or cruel use of power. Carries a strong negative connotation.
Tā他
yǐ倚
zhàng仗
fù父
qin亲
de的
quán权
shì势
，
zài在
dāng当
dì地
làn滥
shī施
yín淫
wēi威
。
Relying on his father's power and influence, he wantonly abused his authority in the local area.
Miàn面
duì对
qīn侵
lüè略
zhě者
de的
yín淫
wēi威
，
rén人
mín民
bìng并
méi没
yǒu有
qū屈
fú服
。
Faced with the tyranny of the invaders, the people did not submit.
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Zhè这
gè个
bào暴
jūn君
héng横
shī施
yín淫
wēi威
，
bǎi百
xìng姓
kǔ苦
bù不
kān堪
yán言
。
This tyrant arbitrarily exercised his oppressive power, causing unbearable suffering for the common people.
Wǒ我
men们
bù不
néng能
róng容
rěn忍
zhè这
zhǒng种
yín淫
wēi威
jì继
xù续
cún存
zài在
。
We cannot tolerate the continued existence of such tyranny.