English Explanatory Dictionary

tyrannize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To oppress (someone).
  2. To rule as a tyrant.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɪɹ.ən.aɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Qwertygiy-tyrannize.wav

Word forms

tyrannize tyrannizes tyrannizing tyrannized tyrannise

Etymology

From Middle French tyranniser, equivalent to tyranny + -ize.

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