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tyrannise

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tyr⋅an⋅nize

  [tir-uh-nahyz] verb, -nized, -niz⋅ing.
Use tyrannise in a Sentence
–verb (used without object)
1. to exercise absolute power or control, esp. cruelly or oppressively (often fol. 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; < F tyranniser < LL tyrannizāre, equiv. to tyrann(us) tyrant + -izāre -ize

Related forms:
tyr⋅an⋅niz⋅er, noun
tyr⋅an⋅niz⋅ing⋅ly, adverb
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