TYRANNIZE

tyrannize, tyrannise, domineer

(verb) rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner; “her husband and mother-in-law tyrannize her”

tyrannize, tyrannise, grind down

(verb) rule a country as a tyrant

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Verb

tyrannize (third-person singular simple present tyrannizes, present participle tyrannizing, simple past and past participle tyrannized)

(transitive) To oppress (someone).

(intransitive) To rule as a tyrant.

Source: Wiktionary

Tyr"an*nize, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Tyrannized; p. pr. & vb. n. Tyrannizing.] Etym: [Cf. F. tyranniser, Gr.

Definition: To act the tyrant; to exercise arbitrary power; to rule with unjust and oppressive severity; to exercise power others not permitted by law or required by justice, or with a severity not necessary to the ends of justice and government; as, a prince will often tyrannize over his subjects; masters sometimes tyrannize over their servants or apprentices.

Tyr"an*nize, v. t.

Definition: To subject to arbitrary, oppressive, or tyrannical treatment; to oppress.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition