1. past tense of tyrannize; to rule or treat in a cruel, unjust, or oppressive way

Examples

• The dictator tyrannized his people for decades.
• She felt tyrannized by her controlling boss.
• The older students tyrannized the younger ones.
• Citizens were tyrannized under the harsh regime.
• He tyrannized his family with unreasonable demands.
• The community was tyrannized by corrupt officials.