tyrannize
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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
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English Language Learners Definition of tyrannize
: to use power to treat (people) in a cruel and unfair way
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