tyrannize (Meaning)

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tyrannize (v)

rule a country as a tyrant

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

The dictator sought to tyrannize the population through fear and oppression.
The king's advisors warned against using his power to tyrannize the peasants.
He would often tyrannize his siblings, bossing them around and taking their belongings.
Throughout history, rulers have attempted to tyrannize their subjects to maintain control.
The corrupt official used his authority to tyrannize those who opposed him.
In the novel, the villain sought to tyrannize the entire kingdom, enslaving its people.
The bully would often tyrannize the weaker students in the schoolyard.
The military regime sought to tyrannize any dissenting voices, censoring the media and arresting activists.
Despite efforts to tyrannize her, she remained resilient and stood up for her beliefs.
The tyrant's reign of terror finally ended when the people rose up against his attempts to tyrannize them.

rule a country as a tyrant, rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner

lord (it over), domineer, regulate, dominate,oppress, reign (over), dictate, superintend, manage,master

No antonyms found.

The dictator sought to tyrannize the population through fear and oppression.

The king's advisors warned against using his power to tyrannize the peasants.

He would often tyrannize his siblings, bossing them around and taking their belongings.

Throughout history, rulers have attempted to tyrannize their subjects to maintain control.