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tyrannise

/ˈtɪrənaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does tyrannise mean?

verb

to behave in a tyrannical manner; to exercise or exert tyranny over someone or something.

Example

"The dictator's regime tyrannised the population, suppressing any form of dissent."

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