tyrannize

动词 v.
中文释义
美 /ˈtɪɹ.ən.aɪz/

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To oppress (someone). transitive
    — In truth he was the type of man who is spoilt by the submission of weaker people than himself. There are such men, who must either be tyrannized or be tyrants […]
  2. To rule as a tyrant. intransitive
    — The prince tyrannized over his subjects.

词形变化

tyrannizes present,singular,third-person tyrannizing participle,present tyrannized participle,past tyrannized past tyrannise alternative

词源

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