tyrannize

/ˈtɪrənaɪz/ /ˈtaɪrənaɪz/

Meanings

verb

To oppress (someone).

Examples :

"The bully tried to tyrannize the younger children in the schoolyard. "

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"

rule noun

/ɹuːl/

A regulation, law, guideline.

"All participants must adhere to the rules."

oppress verb

/əˈpɹɛs/

To keep down by unjust force.

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

schoolyard noun

/ˈskuːljɑːrd/ /ˈskuːljɑrd/

The grounds around a school.

"The children played tag on the schoolyard during recess. "

someone noun

/ˈsʌmwʌn/

A partially specified but unnamed person.

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

prince noun

/pɹɪns/

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

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

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."

children noun

[ˈt͡ʃʊld̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [ˈt͡ʃɪl.d̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [tʃɪl.ɹən]

A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority)

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

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. "

bully noun

/ˈbʊli/

A person who is intentionally, physically, or emotionally cruel to others; especially to those who are weaker or have less power or privilege.

"A playground bully pushed a girl off the swing."

tried adjective

/tɹaɪd/

Tested, hence, proven to be firm or reliable.

"After years of hard work, she became a tried and trusted friend. "