tyrannize

verb
UK: /ˈtɪrənaɪz/
US: /ˈtɪrənaɪz/

  1. To rule or treat someone cruelly and unfairly, often using force or threats.

    1. The boss likes to tyrannize his workers.
    2. Don't let bullies tyrannize you into giving them your lunch money every day at school.

  2. To control by threat and violence.

    1. He tried to tyrannize his family.
    2. The dictator sought to tyrannize the entire nation through fear and oppression.

Synonyms

dominate dictate bully coerce oppress

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tyrannize" in English means: To rule or treat someone cruelly and unfairly, often using force or threats., To control by threat and violence..

The phonetic transcription of "tyrannize" is /ˈtɪrənaɪz/ in British English and /ˈtɪrənaɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tyrannize": dominate, dictate, bully, coerce, oppress.

Example usage of "tyrannize": "The boss likes to tyrannize his workers.". More examples on the page.