Tyrannical rule refers to an oppressive and unjust system of governance that is characterized by the abuse of power and the suppression of individual liberties. Some synonyms that can be used to describe this type of rule include dictatorship, autocracy, authoritarianism, despotism, and totalitarianism. A dictatorship is a government in which power is concentrated in the hands of one person or a small group of individuals, while autocracy implies that the leader is the absolute authority and makes all decisions without any input from others. Despotism is characterized by the arbitrary exercise of power and the absence of legal constraints. Totalitarianism is a system that seeks to control every aspect of society, including the minds of its citizens.