tyrannise
1. rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner - her husband and mother-in-law tyrannize her • Syn: tyrannize, domineer • Derivationally related forms: tyrant (for: tyrannize) • Hypernyms: strong-arm, bully, browbeat, bullyrag, ballyrag, boss around, hector, push around • Verb Frames: - Somebody ----s somebody 2. rule a country as a tyrant • Syn: tyrannize, grind down • Derivationally related forms: tyrant (for: tyrannize) • Hypernyms: dictate • Verb Frames: - Somebody ----s something
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