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tyrannize

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tyr·an·nize  (tr-nz)
v. tyr·an·nized, tyr·an·niz·ing, tyr·an·niz·es
v.tr.
To treat tyrannically; oppress.
v.intr.
1. To exercise absolute power: "So it is the nature of such persons to insult and tyrannize over little people" Henry Fielding.
2. To rule as a tyrant.
[Middle English, from Old French tyranniser, from tyran, tyrant; see tyrant.]
tyran·nizer n.
tyran·nizing·ly adv.
tyrannize or -ise
Verb
[-nizing, -nized] or -nising, -nised to rule or exercise power (over) in a cruel or oppressive manner: he dominated and tyrannized his younger brother
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.tyrannizetyrannize - rule a country as a tyrant
grind down, tyrannise
dictate - rule as a dictator
2.tyrannizetyrannize - rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner; "her husband and mother-in-law tyrannize her"
domineer, tyrannise
ballyrag, boss around, browbeat, bully, bullyrag, hector, push around, strong-arm - be bossy towards; "Her big brother always bullied her when she was young"
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It is my intention, therefore, to signify, that, as it is the nature of a kite to devour little birds, so is it the nature of such persons as Mrs Wilkins to insult and tyrannize over little people.
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Fielding, Henry View in context
They stand on the mud of pavements, these degraded sea-dogs, with long lines of railway-trucks clanking their couplings behind their backs, and run malevolent glances over your ship from headgear to taffrail, only wishing to tyrannize over the poor creature under the hypocritical cloak of benevolence and care.
The Mirror of the Sea by Conrad, Joseph View in context
Now, the ladies being together under these circumstances, it was extremely natural that the discourse should turn upon the propensity of mankind to tyrannize over the weaker sex, and the duty that developed upon the weaker sex to resist that tyranny and assert their rights and dignity.
The Old Curiosity Shop by Dickens, Charles View in context
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