tyrannize
[ tir-uh-nahyz ]
/ ˈtɪr əˌnaɪz /
verb (used without object), tyr·an·nized, tyr·an·niz·ing.
to exercise absolute power or control, especially cruelly or oppressively (often followed by over).
to govern despotically, cruelly, or oppressively.
to govern or reign as a tyrant.
verb (used with object), tyr·an·nized, tyr·an·niz·ing.
to rule or govern tyrannically; treat oppressively.
Also
especially British,
tyr·an·nise.
Origin of tyrannize
OTHER WORDS FROM tyrannize
tyr·an·niz·er, noun tyr·an·niz·ing·ly, adverb out·tyr·an·nize, verb (used with object), out·tyr·an·nized, out·tyr·an·niz·ing. un·tyr·an·nized, adjectiveWords nearby tyrannize
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British Dictionary definitions for tyrannize
tyrannize
tyrannise
/ (ˈtɪrəˌnaɪz) /
verb
(when intr, often foll by over)
to rule or exercise power (over) in a cruel or oppressive manner