tyrannising

/ˈtɪrənaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈtaɪrənaɪzɪŋ/

Meanings

verb

Tiranizar, oprimir

To oppress (someone).

Examples :

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

El hermano mayor estaba tiranizando a su hermano menor quitándole constantemente sus juguetes.

verb

Tiranizar, oprimir

To rule as a tyrant.

Examples :

"The prince tyrannized over his subjects."

El príncipe tiranizaba a sus súbditos.

politics government action

Related Words

younger adjective

/ˈjʌŋɡə/ /ˈjʌŋɡɚ/

Más joven, menor

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

Un cordero es una oveja joven; estos libros ilustrados son para lectores jóvenes.

oppress verb

/əˈpɹɛs/

Oprimir, reprimir

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

Los pobres rurales fueron oprimidos por los terratenientes.

someone noun

/ˈsʌmwʌn/

Alguien

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

¿Necesitas un regalo para esa persona especial?

sibling noun

/ˈsɪblɪŋ/

Hermano o hermana

"None of my siblings are married yet."

Ninguno de mis hermanos está casado todavía.

prince noun

/pɹɪns/

Príncipe, monarca

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

El príncipe dio un discurso a los estudiantes sobre la importancia de la educación.

constantly adverb

/ˈkɒnstəntli/

Constantemente, fielmente, con constancia

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

Mi hermano ayuda constantemente a su hermana menor con su tarea, demostrando su lealtad y apoyo constantes.

subjects noun

/ˈsʌb.dʒɛkts/ /səbˈdʒɛkt/

Sujeto

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

En la frase 'El ratón es comido por el gato en la cocina', 'El ratón' es el sujeto, siendo 'el gato' el agente.

tyrant noun

/ˈtaɪɹənt/

Tirano, déspota

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

El nuevo director de la escuela era un tirano, que tomó el control sin ninguna elección ni aprobación del sindicato de maestros.

tyrannized verb

/ˈtɪrənaɪzd/

Tiranizar, oprimir

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

El estricto director tiranizaba a los estudiantes con reglas y castigos injustos.

brother noun

/ˈbɹɐðɘ(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ/

Hermano

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

Mi hermano y yo asistimos a la misma escuela secundaria.

older adjective

/ˈəʊldə/ /ˈoʊldɚ/

Más antiguo, mayor

"an old abandoned building; an old friend"

Un edificio abandonado antiguo; un viejo amigo.

taking verb

/ˈteɪkɪŋ/

Tomar, agarrar

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

El estudiante está tomando notas en clase para recordar la información importante.