tyrannize

Meanings

Verb

rule a country as a tyrant
rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner
- "her husband and mother-in-law tyrannize her"
To oppress (someone).
To rule as a tyrant.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

Scrabble Score: 21

tyrannize is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
tyrannize is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
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Words With Friends Score: 22

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