intransitive. To reign tyrannically; to rule despotically or oppressively. Const. over (†on, upon).

intransitive. To rule or govern arbitrarily or despotically; to act imperiously; to tyrannize. Now usually (coloured by b), To exercise or assert…

intransitive. To act like Nimrod; to behave like a tyrant.

(intransitive) to play the tyrant, to tyrannize (also with it).

intransitive. To rule as a sultan or despot.

intransitive. To act the part of a despot; to rule as a despot.

(intransitive) to rule as a sultan, play the despot, tyrannize.