| 释义 |
tyr·an·nize
\ˈtirəˌnīz\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Usage: see -ize
Etymology: Middle French tyranniser, from Late Latin tyrannizare, from tyrannus tyrant + -izare -ize
intransitive verb
: to act the tyrant : exercise arbitrary power : rule or act with unjust and oppressive severity — often used with over
< no habit could tyrannize over him >
transitive verb
: to treat tyrannically : oppress |