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Tyrannize: meaning, definitions and examples

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tyrannize

 

[ ˈtɪr.ə.naɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in politics

To rule or govern in a tyrannical or oppressive manner, exercising absolute power and control over others.

Synonyms

dictate, dominate, oppress

Examples of usage

  • He was accused of tyrannizing the people and violating their rights.
  • The dictator continued to tyrannize the country, ignoring the pleas for democracy.
Context #2 | Verb

in a personal relationship

To assert control or dominance over someone in an oppressive or unjust manner, often through fear or intimidation.

Synonyms

bully, domineer, intimidate

Examples of usage

  • She felt like her partner was starting to tyrannize her, constantly criticizing and belittling her.
  • The boss's constant micromanaging was beginning to tyrannize the employees.

Translations

Translations of the word "tyrannize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tirannizar

🇮🇳 अत्याचार करना

🇩🇪 tyrannisieren

🇮🇩 menindas

🇺🇦 тиранізувати

🇵🇱 tyranizować

🇯🇵 圧政を敷く

🇫🇷 tyranniser

🇪🇸 tirannizar

🇹🇷 zalimlik yapmak

🇰🇷 폭군처럼 굴다

🇸🇦 يستبد

🇨🇿 tyranizovat

🇸🇰 tyranizovať

🇨🇳 暴政

🇸🇮 tiranozirati

🇮🇸 harðstjórna

🇰🇿 зорлық-зомбылық жасау

🇬🇪 ტირანობა

🇦🇿 zülm etmək

🇲🇽 tirannizar

Etymology

The word 'tyrannize' comes from the Greek word 'tyrannos', meaning an absolute ruler or despot. It has been used throughout history to describe the oppressive and dictatorial actions of those in power, both in political and personal contexts.

See also: tyrannical, tyranny.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,138, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.