Tyrannize Definition
tĭrə-nīz
tyrannized, tyrannizes, tyrannizing
verb
tyrannized, tyrannizes, tyrannizing
To treat tyrannically; oppress.
Webster's New World
To exercise absolute power.
American Heritage
To govern or use authority harshly or cruelly; be oppressive.
Webster's New World
To govern as a tyrant; rule with absolute power.
Webster's New World
Origin of Tyrannize
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Middle English from Old French tyranniser from tyran tyrant tyrant
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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