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to tyrannize
01
to act with excessive, unfair authority or harshness
Intransitive: to tyrannize over sb
Examples
For years, the governor had tyrannized over the people, making arbitrary decisions.
02
to rule or treat others with cruelty, unfairness, or excessive control
Transitive: to tyrannize sb
Examples
She felt oppressed, as her boss seemed to tyrannize her with unreasonable demands.
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