tyrannise

Other forms: tyrannised; tyrannising; tyrannises

Definitions of tyrannise
  1. verb
    rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner
    synonyms: domineer, tyrannize
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    type of:
    ballyrag, boss around, browbeat, bully, bullyrag, hector, push around, strong-arm
    be bossy towards
  2. verb
    rule a country as a tyrant
    synonyms: grind down, tyrannize
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    type of:
    dictate
    rule as a dictator
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