# tyrannize

> English word · Verb · IPA /ˈtɪɹ.ən.aɪz/

## Definitions
1. To oppress (someone).
2. To rule as a tyrant.

## Etymology
From Middle French tyranniser, equivalent to tyranny + -ize.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/tyrannize