Category:Tyrannize

Tyr"an*nize, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Tyrannized; p. pr. & vb. n. Tyrannizing.] Etym: [cf. F. tyranniser, gr.

Defn: to act the tyrant; to exercise arbitrary power; to rule with Unjust and oppressive severity; to exercise power others not Permitted by law or required by justice, or with a severity not Necessary to the ends of justice and government; as, a prince will Often tyrannize over his subjects; masters sometimes tyrannize over Their servants or apprentices.

Tyrannize Tyr"an*nize, v. t.

Defn: to subject to arbitrary, oppressive, or tyrannical treatment; To oppress.