tyrannize

Verb

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"
To oppress (someone).
To rule as a tyrant.

Examples

The prince tyrannized over his subjects.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

domineer, grind down, tyrannise

Scrabble Score: 21

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

Words With Friends Score: 22

tyrannize: valid Words With Friends Word