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Dominance Through Threat Of Punishment And Violence Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
TYRANNY which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TYRANNY
Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "TYRANNY" which means:
- noun
- • A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
- • Dominance through threat of punishment and violence
An example sentence would be:
- • "The country fought against the tyranny of its oppressive ruler."
- • "The king ruled with a heavy hand, imposing tyranny on his subjects."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Speedy17 Aug 2014 | Down 7 | |
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1 | "Violence ___ violence"
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27 Nov 2018 | New York Times / 27 Nov 2018 |
2 | Burglary accompanied by violence or threat of violence | |
3 | Dominance
New York Times -
09 Jun 1992 | New York Times / 09 Jun 1992 |
4 | Measure of a company's dominance
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24 Apr 2008 | New York Times / 24 Apr 2008 |
5 | Measure of a company's dominance (and a literal hint to 17-, 28-, 36- and 45-Across)
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19 Oct 2005 | New York Times / 19 Oct 2005 |
6 | Pressuring others through the threat of violence | |
7 | Threat of setter adopting retro means of punishment in school
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30 Sep 2013 | The Guardian Quiptic / 30 Sep 2013 |
