tyrannise
(verb)
verb
1. rule a country as a tyrant
Similar word(s): tyrannize
Definition categories: social, dictate
2. rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner
- her husband and mother-in-law tyrannize her
Similar word(s): domineer, tyrannize
Definition categories: emotion, ballyrag, browbeat, bully, bullyrag, hector