— tyrannizer , n. — tyrannizingly , adv.
/tir"euh nuyz'/ , v. , tyrannized, tyrannizing .
v.i.
1. to exercise absolute power or control, esp. cruelly or oppressively (often fol. by over ).
2. to govern despotically, cruelly, or oppressively.
3. to govern or reign as a tyrant.
v.t.
4. to rule or govern tyrannically; treat oppressively.
Also, esp. Brit., tyrannise .
[ 1485-95; tyranniser tyrannizare, equiv. to tyrann ( us ) TYRANT + -izare -IZE ]