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tyrannize

DEFINITIONS OF: tyrannize

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v rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner

“her husband and mother-in-law tyrannize her”
Synonyms:
domineer, tyrannise
Type of:
ballyrag, boss around, browbeat, bully, bullyrag, hector, push around, strong-arm
be bossy towards

v rule a country as a tyrant

Synonyms:
grind down, tyrannise
Type of:
dictate
rule as a dictator
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