TYRANNIZING

Verb

tyrannizing

present participle of tyrannize

Source: Wiktionary


TYRANNIZE

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



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