SINCE 1828
tyrannize
verb
tyr·an·nize
| \ ˈtir-ə-ˌnīz
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tyrannized;
tyrannizing
Definition of tyrannize
: to exercise arbitrary oppressive power or severity
some ways the living tyrannize over the dying— Thomas Powers
: to treat tyrannically : oppress
a regime that tyrannizes its citizens
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tyrannize
verb
English Language Learners Definition of tyrannize
: to use power to treat (people) in a cruel and unfair way
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