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tyrannize, tyrannise [ˈtɪrəˌnaɪz] vb
(when intr, often foll by over) to rule or exercise power (over) in a cruel or oppressive manner tyrannizer , tyranniser n ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
tyrannize verb oppress, bully, dictate to, intimidate, coerce, enslave, terrorize, subjugate, browbeat, ride roughshod over, rule with an iron hand, domineer over, have someone under your thumb fathers who tyrannize their families Translations tyrannize vt (lit, fig) → tyrannisieren tyrannize [ˈtɪrəˌnaɪz] 1. vt → tiranneggiare 2. vi to tyrannize over sb → tiranneggiare qn tyrannize [ˈtɪrəˌnaɪz] 1. vt → tiranneggiare 2. vi to tyrannize over sb → tiranneggiare qn How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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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. 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. 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. |
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