tyrannises
Dominates with cruelty
Tyrannises is the British spelling of tyrannizes, meaning to rule or treat others with cruel, oppressive authority.
A dictator tyrannises a nation; a boss tyrannises employees.
The word implies not just control but abuse of power: He tyrannises everyone in the household with his temper.
Control through superior strength
- subjugateBring under dominion
- oppressUnjustly burden or dominate
- persecuteHarass cruelly, persistently
- repressHold back forcibly
suppress · crush · terrorise · brutalise · exploit · enslave · victimise · trample
Severe prolonged suffering
- harassPersistently torment someone
- intimidateInstill fear to control
- bullyHabitual intimidator
- browbeatIntimidate through pressure
hector · badger · persecute · victimise · pick on · push around · lord over · ride roughshod
Aggressively asserting control
- overbearingArrogantly dominating in manner
- micromanageExcessive oversight of subordinates
- dictateGive orders imperiously
- boss aroundCommand others overbearingly
crack the whip · hold sway · commandeer · manipulate · coerce · strong-arm · pressure · compel
Excessive oversight of subordinates
- power tripSelf-indulgent authority exercise
- hostile work environmentLegally actionable workplace harassment
- abuse of powerMisusing entrusted authority
- harassmentAggressive, unwanted targeting
retaliation · exploitation · overwork · undermine · belittle · scapegoat
One who mistreats others
- controllingExerting authority over others
- coercive controlOngoing pattern of domination
- gaslightingManipulation causing self-doubt
- isolateSeparate from others
demean · belittle · humiliate · degrade · emotional abuse · psychological abuse · power and control · intimidation
dominate
Control through superior strength
- subjugateBring under dominion
- oppressUnjustly burden or dominate
- persecuteHarass cruelly, persistently
repress · suppress · crush · terrorise · brutalise · exploit · enslave · victimise · trample · downtrodden
torment
Severe prolonged suffering
- harassPersistently torment someone
- intimidateInstill fear to control
- bullyHabitual intimidator
browbeat · hector · badger · persecute · victimise · pick on · push around · lord over · ride roughshod · menace
domineering
Aggressively asserting control
- overbearingArrogantly dominating in manner
- micromanageExcessive oversight of subordinates
- dictateGive orders imperiously
boss around · crack the whip · hold sway · commandeer · manipulate · coerce · strong-arm · pressure · compel · force
micromanage
Excessive oversight of subordinates
- power tripSelf-indulgent authority exercise
- hostile work environmentLegally actionable workplace harassment
- abuse of powerMisusing entrusted authority
harassment · retaliation · exploitation · overwork · undermine · belittle · scapegoat
abuser
One who mistreats others
- controllingExerting authority over others
- coercive controlOngoing pattern of domination
- gaslightingManipulation causing self-doubt
isolate · demean · belittle · humiliate · degrade · emotional abuse · psychological abuse · power and control · intimidation · threats
tyrannisesliberates
Sets free from captivity
frees · emancipates · empowers · democratizes · enfranchises