to tyrannize
01
tyrannisera, förtrycka
to act with excessive, unfair authority or harshness
Intransitive: to tyrannize over sb
Exempel
For years, the governor had tyrannized over the people, making arbitrary decisions.
I åratal hade guvernören tyranniserat folket, fattade godtyckliga beslut.
The general tyrannized over the soldiers, forcing them to work long hours.
Generalen tyranniserade soldaterna och tvingade dem att arbeta långa timmar.
02
tyrannisera, härska grymt
to rule or treat others with cruelty, unfairness, or excessive control
Transitive: to tyrannize sb
Exempel
She felt oppressed, as her boss seemed to tyrannize her with unreasonable demands.
Hon kände sig förtryckt, eftersom hennes chef verkade tyrannisera henne med orimliga krav.
The manager was known to tyrannize the staff, making them work long hours with little rest.
Chefen var känd för att tyrannisera personalen, vilket fick dem att arbeta långa timmar med lite vila.
Lexikalt Träd
tyrannize
tyranny
