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tyrannize

/tɪˈræn.aɪz/

Translations

tyrannizeverb

tyrannized

Past Simple

tyrannized

Past Participle

tyrannizing

Gerund

/tɪˈræn.aɪz/

The dictator would often tyrannize the citizens with harsh laws.

Диктатор часто тиранил граждан жестокими законами.

Synonyms

tyrannizeverb

To act as a tyrant; to exercise absolute power or control in a cruel or oppressive way (intransitive).

For decades, the regime tyrannized over the island nation.

To govern or rule with tyranny; to dominate or oppress.

The manager would often tyrannize his employees, making unreasonable demands and punishing them for minor mistakes.