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Added 10 October 2026

tyrannize

/ˈtɪɹ.ən.aɪz/ verb

verb Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about tyrannize at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

To oppress (someone).
To rule as a tyrant.
The prince tyrannized over his subjects.

Origin

From Middle French tyranniser, equivalent to tyranny + -ize.

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