Definition of TYRANNISE

tyrannise

Verb

  • rule a country as a tyrant
  • rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner
  • Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of tyrannize.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

domineer, grind down, tyrannize

Scrabble Score: 12

tyrannise: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
tyrannise: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
tyrannise: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

tyrannise: valid Words With Friends Word