Definition of Tyrannize

  • (v. i.) To act the tyrant; to exercise arbitrary power; to rule with unjust and oppressive severity; to exercise power others not permitted by law or required by justice, or with a severity not necessary to the ends of justice and government; as, a prince will often tyrannize over his subjects; masters sometimes tyrannize over their servants or apprentices.
  • (v. t.) To subject to arbitrary, oppressive, or tyrannical treatment; to oppress.

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