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tyrannize
[ tir-uh-nahyz ]
verb (used without object)
- 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)
- to rule or govern tyrannically; treat oppressively.
tyrannize
/ ˈtɪrəˌnaɪz /
verb
- whenintr, often foll by over to rule or exercise power (over) in a cruel or oppressive manner
Derived Forms
- ˈtyranˌnizer, noun
Other Words From
- tyran·nizer noun
- tyran·nizing·ly adverb
- outtyran·nize verb (used with object) outtyrannized outtyrannizing
- un·tyran·nized adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of tyrannize1
Example Sentences
Perhaps most important, the idea of putting tyrants on trial has caught on in the countries they tyrannize.
An old gentleman says, he is the last man in the world to tyrannize over a daughter's affections.
The opposition charged the government with a desire to subvert the constitution of Jamaica, and to tyrannize over the colonists.
Now, dear, you remember that I prophesied long ago that Mr. Meeks would tyrannize over you hand and foot, if you let him.
After a period of that fearful ordeal when children tyrannize for romances that will not come, her mind grew mutinous and balked.
Have not you, you priests, in the West exalted yourselves to tyrannize over the consciences of your fellow-men?
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