Definition of tyrannize Tyrannize
tyr•an•nize
We found 7 definitions of tyrannize from 4 different sources.
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What does tyrannize mean?
WordNet
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| tyrannize - rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner; "her husband and mother-in-law tyrannize her" | ||
| tyrannise, domineer | ||
| ballyrag, boss around, bullyrag, hector, push around, browbeat, bully, strong-arm discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate | ||
| tyrannize - rule a country as a tyrant | ||
| tyrannise, grind down | ||
| dictate say out loud for the purpose of recording; "He dictated a report to his secretary" | ||
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- tyrannize (v. i.)
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. - tyrannize (v. t.)
To subject to arbitrary, oppressive, or tyrannical treatment; to oppress.
Part of speech
🔤- tyrannize, verb, present, 1st person singular of tyrannize (infinitive).
- tyrannize, verb (infinitive).
