About The Word Tyrannize
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Tyrannize
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What's The Definition Of Tyrannize?
[v] rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner; "her husband and mother-in-law tyrannize her"
[v] rule a country as a tyrant Synonyms | Synonyms for Tyrannize: domineer | grind down | tyrannise | tyrannise Related Terms | Find terms related to Tyrannize: See Also | ballyrag | boss around | browbeat | bully | bullyrag | dictate | hector | push around | strong-arm Tyrannize In Webster's Dictionary \Tyr"an*nize\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Tyrannized}; p.
pr. & vb. n. {Tyrannizing}.] [Cf. F. tyranniser, Gr. ? to
take the part of tyrants.]
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.
\Tyr"an*nize\, v. t. To subject to arbitrary, oppressive, or tyrannical treatment; to oppress. |
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