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Topic: Politics

turnabout

IPA: /ˈtɜrnəˌbaʊt/

KK: /ˈtɜrnəˌbaʊt/

noun

Definition: A change in direction, opinion, or situation, often involving a reversal or shift in position or attitude.

Example: The team's turnabout in strategy led them to win the game after being behind.

turncoat

IPA: /ˈtɜrnˌkoʊt/

KK: /ˈtɜrnˌkoʊt/

noun

Definition: A person who betrays their country, group, or cause by switching to the opposing side.

Example: He was labeled a turncoat after he joined the rival party.

turnout

IPA: /ˈtɜrnˌaʊt/

KK: /ˈtɜrnˌaʊt/

noun

Definition: The amount of something that is produced or the number of people who attend an event.

Example: The turnout for the concert was much higher than expected, with thousands of fans showing up.

turpitude

IPA: /ˈtɜːrpɪtjuːd/

KK: /ˈtɜːrpɪtud/

noun

Definition: A state of being morally bad or wicked; a quality of being corrupt or depraved.

Example: The politician's turpitude shocked the community and led to his resignation.

tyrannic

IPA: /tɪˈrænɪk/

KK: /tɪˈrænɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of a tyrant; marked by oppressive or absolute power.

Example: The tyrannic ruler imposed harsh laws on the citizens.

tyrannical

IPA: /tɪˈrænɪkəl/

KK: /tɪˈrænɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that is cruel, oppressive, and exercises power in a harsh way, often like a dictator.

Example: The tyrannical ruler imposed strict laws that limited the freedom of the people.

tyrannically

IPA: /tɪˈrænɪkli/

KK: /tɪˈrænɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is cruel and oppressive, often involving the abuse of power.

Example: The leader ruled tyrannically, ignoring the needs and rights of the people.

tyrannicalness

IPA: /tɪˈrænɪkəlnəs/

KK: /tɪˈrænɪkəlnəs/

noun

Definition: The state or condition of being cruel and oppressive in power or authority.

Example: The tyrannicalness of the regime led to widespread suffering among the people.

tyrannicide

IPA: /tɪˈrænɪˌsaɪd/

KK: /tɪˈrænɪˌsaɪd/

noun

Definition: A person who kills a cruel and oppressive ruler.

Example: The people celebrated the act of tyrannicide as a victory for freedom.

tyrannise

IPA: /tɪˈræn.aɪz/

KK: /tɪˈrænɪz/

verb

Definition: To exercise absolute power or control over someone in a cruel or oppressive way.

Example: The dictator would tyrannise the people, enforcing strict laws and punishments.

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