tyrannising

/ˈtɪrənaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈtaɪrənaɪzɪŋ/

Meanings

verb

To oppress (someone).

Examples :

"The older brother was tyrannising his younger sibling by constantly taking away his toys. "

verb

To rule as a tyrant.

Examples :

"The prince tyrannized over his subjects."

politics government action

Related Words

younger adjective

/ˈjʌŋɡə/ /ˈjʌŋɡɚ/

In the early part of growth or life; born not long ago.

"a lamb is a young sheep; these picture books are for young readers"

oppress verb

/əˈpɹɛs/

To keep down by unjust force.

"The rural poor were oppressed by the land-owners."

someone noun

/ˈsʌmwʌn/

A partially specified but unnamed person.

"Do you need a gift for that special someone?"

sibling noun

/ˈsɪblɪŋ/

A person who shares a parent; one's brother or sister who one shares a parent with.

"None of my siblings are married yet."

prince noun

/pɹɪns/

A (male) ruler, a sovereign; a king, monarch.

"The prince gave a speech to the students about the importance of education. "

constantly adverb

/ˈkɒnstəntli/

With steadfastness; with resolve; in loyalty, faithfully.

"My brother constantly helps his younger sister with her homework, demonstrating his steadfast loyalty and support. "

subjects noun

/ˈsʌb.dʒɛkts/ /səbˈdʒɛkt/

(grammar) In a clause: the word or word group (usually a noun phrase) that is dealt with. In active clauses with verbs denoting an action, the subject and the actor are usually the same.

"In the sentence ‘The mouse is eaten by the cat in the kitchen.’, ‘The mouse’ is the subject, ‘the cat’ being the agent."

tyrant noun

/ˈtaɪɹənt/

A usurper; one who gains power and rules extralegally, distinguished from kings elevated by election or succession.

"The new school principal was a tyrant, taking control without any election or approval from the teachers' union. "

tyrannized verb

/ˈtɪrənaɪzd/

To oppress (someone).

"The strict headmaster tyrannized the students with unfair rules and punishments. "

brother noun

/ˈbɹɐðɘ(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ/

Son of the same parents as another person.

"My brother and I both attend the same high school. "

older adjective

/ˈəʊldə/ /ˈoʊldɚ/

Of an object, concept, relationship, etc., having existed for a relatively long period of time.

"an old abandoned building; an old friend"

taking verb

/ˈteɪkɪŋ/

To get into one's hands, possession or control, with or without force.

"The student is taking notes in class to remember the important information. "