ˈtirəˌnīz verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Usage: see -ize
Etymology: Middle French tyranniser, from Late Latin tyrannizare, from tyrannus tyrant + -izare -ize
intransitive verb
: to act the tyrant : exercise arbitrary power : rule or act with unjust and oppressive severity — often used with over
no habit could tyrannize over him
transitive verb
: to treat tyrannically : oppress