tyrannizing

present participle of tyrannize

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Verb
  • Now, the Franciscan missionaries oppressing the Native Americans in the painting had arrows piercing their heads and bodies.
    Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Rachel LaMont was an absolute puzzle terminator on Survivor 47, dominating the brain-teasers during the pre-merge stage of the game, and then winning the final hanging bat puzzle immunity contest on her way to becoming the Sole Survivor.
    Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Busch highlighted that with the current Next Gen car, there are three teams dominating the field.
    Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Long history of policy changes Police chases in Milwaukee have been a frequent topic of debate in the city, and the policy dictating them is intertwined with the city's reckless driving issues.
    David Clarey, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • In order to fund the government, every year, Congress must pass legislation dictating how funds are to be disbursed.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Just as California is a pioneer in regulating the industry, the denim sector stands out for its early adoption of sustainable practices.
    SJ STAFF, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
  • At least 17 states have passed legislation in recent years regulating the machines, and some municipalities have moved to ban them outright.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The pieces are chunky enough for toddler hands, which are still mastering dexterity, to handle with ease.
    Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The satisfaction is in mastering it.
    Iain Macauley, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Tyrannizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tyrannizing. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.

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