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Definition of Tyrannize
1. Verb. Rule a country as a tyrant.
2. Verb. Rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner. "Sam cannot tyrannize Sue "; "Her husband and mother-in-law tyrannize her"
Exact synonyms: Domineer, Tyrannise
Generic synonyms: Ballyrag, Boss Around, Browbeat, Bully, Bullyrag, Hector, Push Around, Strong-arm
Derivative terms: Tyrant
Generic synonyms: Ballyrag, Boss Around, Browbeat, Bully, Bullyrag, Hector, Push Around, Strong-arm
Derivative terms: Tyrant
Definition of Tyrannize
1. v. i. To act the tyrant; to exercise arbitrary power; to rule with unjust and oppressive severity; to exercise power others not permitted by law or required by justice, or with a severity not necessary to the ends of justice and government; as, a prince will often tyrannize over his subjects; masters sometimes tyrannize over their servants or apprentices.
2. v. t. To subject to arbitrary, oppressive, or tyrannical treatment; to oppress.
Definition of Tyrannize
1. Verb. (transitive) to oppress someone ¹
2. Verb. (intransitive) to rule as a tyrant ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Tyrannize
1. [v -NIZED, -NIZING, -NIZES]
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