Definition of Tyrannize

1. Verb. Rule a country as a tyrant.

Exact synonyms: Grind Down, Tyrannise
Generic synonyms: Dictate
Derivative terms: 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

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. [v -NIZED, -NIZING, -NIZES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tyrannize

tyrannically
tyrannicalness
tyrannicide
tyrannicides
tyrannid
Tyrannidae
tyrannies
tyranning
tyrannis
tyrannise
tyrannised
tyrannises
tyrannish
tyrannising
tyrannism
tyrannize (current term)
tyrannized
tyrannizer
tyrannizers
tyrannizes
tyrannizing
tyrannosaur
tyrannosaurs
tyrannosaurus
tyrannosauruses
Tyrannosaurus rex
tyrannous
tyrannously
Tyrannus
Tyrannus domenicensis domenicensis

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