tyrannize
2 synonyms for tyrannize, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To treat someone harshly and unfairly, controlling them with cruelty.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
domineer
tyrannise
Etymology
It comes from Middle French tyranniser, equivalent to tyranny plus -ize.
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