Tyrannize

['tɪrənaɪz]

Definition

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

(verb.) rule a country as a tyrant.

Edited by Edward--From WordNet

Definition

(v. i.) 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.

(v. t.) To subject to arbitrary, oppressive, or tyrannical treatment; to oppress.

Inputed by Dan

Synonyms and Synonymous

v. n. Domineer, act the tyrant, be despotic, exercise arbitrary power, lord it, rule with a rod of iron, carry matters with a high hand.

Edited by Johanna