tyrannise
əˌnaɪz verb (used without object)
1.
to exercise absolute power or control, especially cruelly or oppressively (often followed by over ).
2.
to govern despotically, cruelly, or oppressively.
3.
to govern or reign as a tyrant.
verb (used with object)
4.
to rule or govern tyrannically; treat oppressively.
Also, especially British, tyr·an·nise.
Origin:
1485–95; < French tyranniser < Late Latin tyrannizāre, equivalent to tyrann(us) tyrant + -izāre -ize
1485–95; < French tyranniser < Late Latin tyrannizāre, equivalent to tyrann(us) tyrant + -izāre -ize
Related forms
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, adjective
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| —vb (when intr, | |
| to rule or exercise power (over) in a cruel or oppressive manner | |
| tyrannise or tyrannise | |
| —vb | |
| 'tyrannizer or tyrannise | |
| —n | |
| 'tyranniser or tyrannise | |
| —n | |
| tyrannize or tyrannise (ˈtɪrəˌnaɪz) | |
| —vb (when intr, | |
| to rule or exercise power (over) in a cruel or oppressive manner | |
| tyrannise or tyrannise | |
| —vb | |
| 'tyrannizer or tyrannise | |
| —n | |
| 'tyranniser or tyrannise | |
| —n | |
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