tyrannise

Meanings

• noun

  The act or power of a tyrant or despot.

• noun

  The subjugation of one power by another; despotism.

• verb

  To rule cruelly and unjustly.

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Variants

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tyrannise , tyrannised , tyrannises , tyrannising , tyrannize

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'tyrannos' meaning 'master, lord' or 'despot'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'tyrannicide' refers to the act of killing a tyrant.

2. The ancient Greeks had a festival called the 'tyrannicides' in honor of those who had killed their oppressive rulers.

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Related Concepts

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1. Despotism: A political system in which one person holds absolute power.

2. Totalitarianism: A political system in which the state holds total authority over citizens' lives.

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Culture

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In literature, 'tyrannise' has been used to describe oppressive and authoritarian rule. In art, images of tyrants and their rule have been used to depict power and control.

How to Memorize "tyrannise"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or group ruling with an iron fist, crushing opposition and ruling with fear.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with images of oppression, cruelty, and power.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: Tyrant Yields Absolute Rule And Subjugates Innocents.

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