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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.
The general tyrannized over the soldiers, forcing them to work long hours.
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.
The manager was known to tyrannize the staff, making them work long hours with little rest.
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tyrannize
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