tyrannize

Meaning

1. (transitive) To oppress (someone).
2. (intransitive) To rule as a tyrant.

Synonyms

oppress

domineer

bully

tyrannise

pressure

persecute

browbeat

terrorize

intimidate

grind down

coerce

force

dictate

compel

depress

bludgeon

dragoon

enslave

harass

harry

hound

menace

victimize

hector

depotize

use force

mistreat

demoralize

oppression

override

overrule

crush

press

cow

🐮

ravage

repress

rule over

scold

smash

subdue

subjugate

suppress

terrify

bulldoze

torment

torture

boss

victimise

dominate

abuse

Translations

ringeloren

tiranniseren

tiranizar

tiranneggiare

tiranizar

tyrannisieren

tyranniser

tiranitzar

τυραννώ

dominar

user

onderdrukken

طغى

ستبدد

جر

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈtɪɹ.ən.aɪz/

Etymology

From Middle French tyranniser, equivalent to tyranny + -ize.