tyrannise
Translation
to tyrannize, to oppress, to dominate
Examples
The dictator continued to tyrannise his people.
The dictator continued to tyrannize his people.
He would tyrannise the younger children at school.
He would tyrannize the younger children at school.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to rule or treat (sb.) despotically or cruelly The dictator continued to tyrannize his people.
Similar Words
Synonyms: oppress, dominate, bully, persecute
Etymology
From 'tyrant' + the verb-forming suffix '-ize'. Note the spelling difference from British English.
Memory Tips
This is the action that a 'tyrant' does. To act like a tyrant is 'to tyrannize'.