tyrannise

tyr·an·nize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [tir-uh-nahyz]
- /ˈtɪr əˌnaɪz/
- /tˈɪrənˌaɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tir-uh-nahyz]
- /ˈtɪr əˌnaɪz/

Definitions of tyrannise word

verb without object tyrannise to exercise absolute power or control, especially cruelly or oppressively (often followed by over). 1
verb without object tyrannise to govern despotically, cruelly, or oppressively. 1
verb without object tyrannise to govern or reign as a tyrant. 1
verb with object tyrannise to rule or govern tyrannically; treat oppressively. 1

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Origin of tyrannise

First appearance:

before 1485

One of the 25% oldest English words

1485-95; < French tyranniser < Late Latin tyrannizāre, equivalent to tyrann(us) tyrant + -izāre -ize

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Parts of speech for Tyrannise

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Tyrannise

tyrannise popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for tyrannise

verb tyrannise

command — If someone in authority commands you to do something, they tell you that you must do it.
despotize — To behave like a despot.
dominate — to rule over; govern; control.
domineer — Assert one's will over another in an arrogant way.
dragoon — (especially formerly) a European cavalryman of a heavily armed troop.

All 13 Synonyms of tyrannise