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I hate tyranny, I dread anarchy.
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The speaker rejects both extremes: oppressive control represented by tyranny and lawless disorder represented by anarchy. “Hate” shows strong opposition to tyranny, while “dread” shows fear of the consequences of anarchy. Together, the words express a desire to avoid both domination and chaos.
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