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Tyr"an*nize (tĭr"&aitalic_;n*n&ī;z), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Tyrannized (tĭr"&aitalic_;n*n&ī;zd); p. pr. & vb. n. Tyrannizing (tĭr"&aitalic_;n*n&ī;`zĭng).] [Cf. F. tyranniser, Gr. tyranni`zein to take the part of tyrants.] To act the tyrant; to exercise arbitrary power; to rule with unjust and oppressive severity; to exercise power over others not permitted by law or required by justice, or with a severity not necessary to the ends of justice and government; as, a prince will often tyrannize over his subjects; masters sometimes tyrannize over their servants or apprentices.
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Tyr"an*nize, v. t. To subject to arbitrary, oppressive, or tyrannical treatment; to oppress.
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