Tyranny vs. Fascism — What's the Difference?

Cruel and oppressive government or rule

Fascism () is a form of far-right, authoritarian ultranationalism characterized by dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition, and strong regimentation of society and of the economy, which came to prominence in early 20th-century Europe. The first fascist movements emerged in Italy during World War I, before spreading to other European countries.

Unjust or oppressive governmental power

An authoritarian and nationalistic right-wing system of government and social organization.

A government in which a single ruler is vested with absolute power

A system of government marked by centralization of authority under a dictator, a capitalist economy subject to stringent governmental controls, violent suppression of the opposition, and typically a policy of belligerent nationalism and racism.

The office, authority, or jurisdiction of an absolute ruler

A political philosophy or movement based on or advocating such a system of government.

The oppressive or unjust use of power

Oppressive, dictatorial control.

A tyrannical act

Any right-wing, authoritarian, nationalist ideology characterized by centralized, totalitarian governance, strong regimentation of the economy and society, and repression of criticism or opposition.

An oppressive or harshly limiting condition

Any system of strong autocracy or oligarchy usually to the extent of bending and breaking the law, race-baiting, and/or violence against largely unarmed populations.

A government in which a single ruler (a tyrant) has absolute power; this system of government.

Any extreme reliance on or enforcement of rules and regulations.

The office or jurisdiction of an absolute ruler.

A political theory advocating an authoritarian hierarchical government; - opposed to democracy and liberalism.

Absolute power, or its use.

An authoritarian system of government under absolute control of a single dictator, allowing no political opposition, forcibly suppressing dissent, and rigidly controlling most industrial and economic activities. Such regimes usually try to achieve popularity by a strongly nationalistic appeal, often mixed with racism.

A system of government in which power is exercised on behalf of the ruler or ruling class, without regard to the wishes of the governed.

Specifically, the Fascist movement led by Benito Mussolini in Italy from 1922 to 1943.

Extreme severity or rigour.

Broadly, a tendency toward or support of a strongly authoritarian or dictatorial control of government or other organizations; - often used pejoratively in this sense.

The government or authority of a tyrant; a country governed by an absolute ruler; hence, arbitrary or despotic exercise of power; exercise of power over subjects and others with a rigor not authorized by law or justice, or not requisite for the purposes of government.

A political theory advocating an authoritarian hierarchical government (as opposed to democracy or liberalism)

Cruel government or discipline; as, the tyranny of a schoolmaster.

Severity; rigor; inclemency.

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