tyrannizing

[tir-uh-nahyz]

verb (used without object)

to exercise absolute power or control, especially cruelly or oppressively (often followed by over).

to govern despotically, cruelly, or oppressively.

to govern or reign as a tyrant.

verb (used with object)

to rule or govern tyrannically; treat oppressively.

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Tyrannizing is always a great word to know.

So is ort. Does it mean:

a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.

a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.

Also, especially British, tyr·an·nise.

Origin:
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), -nized, -niz·ing.

un·tyr·an·nized, adjective

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