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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 | ||||||||
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noun • a sudden numbing dread • burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped • hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window) verb • become less interesting or attractive • cause to lose courage; to be daunted; to be scared away • cover with a pall • cause surfeit through excess though initially pleasing • cause to become flat • lose sparkle or bouquet • lose strength or effectiveness; become or appear boring, insipid, or tiresome (to) • lose interest or become bored with something or somebody | ||||||||
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Oppression Crossword Clue
There are 13 exact and 293 possible answers.
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TYRANNY which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TYRANNY
Updated: October 13, 2023
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| The Guardian Quick15 Sep 2012 | Down 15 | |
| The Guardian Quick01 Apr 2010 | Across 24 | |
| New York Times14 Nov 2003 | Across 38 | |
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