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Tyrannise Definition & Meaning

tyrannise
verb
  1. rule a country as a tyrant
  2. rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner; "her husband and mother-in-law tyrannize her"

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What does tyrannise mean?
rule a country as a tyrant rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner; "her husband and mother-in-law tyrannize her"
What part of speech is tyrannise?
Tyrannise is a verb.
How many definitions does tyrannise have?
Tyrannise has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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