verb
- to rule or treat someone in a cruel, harsh, or oppressive manner
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is ‘tyrannizes’
Examples
- The dictator tyrannises his people with harsh laws.
- She tyrannises her younger siblings whenever their parents are away.
- The boss tyrannises employees by making unreasonable demands.
- He tyrannises anyone who disagrees with his opinions.
- The king tyrannises the peasants through heavy taxation.
- The bully tyrannises smaller children in the playground.