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Tyrannize (verb) means to treat someone harshly and unfairly, controlling them with cruelty.

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To treat someone harshly and unfairly, controlling them with cruelty.

To govern a country or group with total and often cruel power.

"The prince tyrannized over his subjects."

"General Secretary Xi is not destined to tyrannize inside and outside of China forever, unless we allow it." — Michael Pompeo, Communist China and the Free World’s Future (2020)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

It comes from Middle French tyranniser, equivalent to tyranny plus -ize.

Synonyms

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domineer tyrannise

Rhymes for tyrannize

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What is the meaning of tyrannize?

"tyrannize" (verb) means to treat someone harshly and unfairly, controlling them with cruelty.

What is another word for tyrannize?

Other words for "tyrannize" include domineer, tyrannise.

What are the different meanings of tyrannize?

"tyrannize" has 2 main meanings: 1. To treat someone harshly and unfairly, controlling them with cruelty; 2. To govern a country or group with total and often cruel power.