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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 tyrannized word
- verb without object tyrannized to exercise absolute power or control, especially cruelly or oppressively (often followed by over). 1
- verb without object tyrannized to govern despotically, cruelly, or oppressively. 1
- verb without object tyrannized to govern or reign as a tyrant. 1
- verb with object tyrannized to rule or govern tyrannically; treat oppressively. 1
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Origin of tyrannized
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 Tyrannized
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
tyrannized 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
tyrannized usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for tyrannized
adj tyrannized
- at one's mercy — compassionate or kindly forbearance shown toward an offender, an enemy, or other person in one's power; compassion, pity, or benevolence: Have mercy on the poor sinner.
- downtrodden — tyrannized over; oppressed: the downtrodden plebeians of ancient Rome.
- in one's pocket — a shaped piece of fabric attached inside or outside a garment and forming a pouch used especially for carrying small articles.
- in pocket — a shaped piece of fabric attached inside or outside a garment and forming a pouch used especially for carrying small articles.
verb tyrannized
- domineered — Simple past tense and past participle of domineer.
- dragooned — Simple past tense and past participle of dragoon.
- overbore — simple past tense of overbear.
adjective tyrannized
- oppressed — to burden with cruel or unjust impositions or restraints; subject to a burdensome or harsh exercise of authority or power: a people oppressed by totalitarianism.
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