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- [tir-uh-nahyz]
- /ˈtɪr əˌnaɪz/
- /ˈtɪr.ən.aɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tir-uh-nahyz]
- /ˈtɪr əˌnaɪz/
Definitions of tyrannize word
- verb without object tyrannize to exercise absolute power or control, especially cruelly or oppressively (often followed by over). 1
- verb without object tyrannize to govern despotically, cruelly, or oppressively. 1
- verb without object tyrannize to govern or reign as a tyrant. 1
- verb with object tyrannize to rule or govern tyrannically; treat oppressively. 1
- verb tyrannize If you say that one person tyrannizes another, you mean that the first person uses their power over the second person in order to treat them very cruelly and unfairly. 0
- verb tyrannize to rule or exercise power (over) in a cruel or oppressive manner 0
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Origin of tyrannize
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 Tyrannize
noun
adjective
verb
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preposition
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determiner
exclamation
tyrannize 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.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
tyrannize usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for tyrannize
verb tyrannize
- bludgeoned — a short, heavy club with one end weighted, or thicker and heavier than the other.
- bludgeoning — a short, heavy club with one end weighted, or thicker and heavier than the other.
- boss around — order about
- browbeat — If someone tries to browbeat you, they try to force you to do what they want.
- buffalo — A buffalo is a wild animal like a large cow with horns that curve upwards. Buffalo are usually found in southern and eastern Africa.
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