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Tyrannize (Verb)

Rule a country as a tyrant.

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

The ruthless dictator was determined to tyrannize his people and maintain absolute control over the government.
For years, the warlord tyrannized the small nation, crushing any opposition to his brutal regime.
The monarchy's reign of terror led to a successful coup that overthrew the ruler who had tyrannized the population for decades.
After seizing power in a military coup, the general began to tyrannize the country, imposing strict curfews and suppressing free speech.
History books document the infamous rulers who sought to tyrannize their subjects and live in luxury at the expense of the people's suffering.

Rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner; "her husband and mother-in-law tyrannize her".

Verbs of feeling.

The dictator's regime tyrannizes the country, crushing any opposition with brutal force.
Her husband and mother-in-law tyrannize her, making every decision and controlling her every move.
The corrupt manager tyrannizes his employees, threatening to fire anyone who disobeys him.
For years, the ruling elite has tyrannized the people of the war-torn nation, denying them basic human rights.
The overbearing coach tyrannizes his players, yelling insults and intimidation to get them to perform better.