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[おう()·ぼう()]
oubou
na adjective, noun

English Meaning(s) for 横暴

na adjective, noun
  1. violence; oppression; high-handedness; tyranny; despotism

Definition and Synonyms for 横暴

Undemocratic not in agreement with or according to democratic doctrine or practice or ideals
Synonyms: 横暴
Bossy offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
Synonyms: 横暴
Oppression a feeling of being oppressed
Synonyms: 制圧, 圧制, 圧迫, 弾圧, 抑圧, 横暴, 苛斂, 虐待
Oppression the state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority:
Synonyms: 制圧, 圧制, 圧政, 圧迫, 弾圧, 抑圧, 横暴, 苛斂, 虐待

Meanings for each kanji in 横暴

» sideways; side; horizontal; width; woof
» outburst; rave; fret; force; violence; cruelty; outrage

Categories 横暴 is a member of

Depression sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
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Subjugation forced submission to control by others
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 横暴

Sample Sentences for 横暴

His tyrannies were beyond endurance.
His friends were uncomfortable with his high-handed attitude.

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