tyrannized

Variant of tyrannize

intransitive verb tyrannized, tyrannizing

  1. to govern as a tyrant; rule with absolute power
  2. to govern or use authority harshly or cruelly; be oppressive

Origin: MFr tyranniser < ML tyrannizare

transitive verb

to treat tyrannically; oppress

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