TYRANNISING Meaning and
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Tyrannising is a verb that refers to the act of exerting oppressive control or exercising domination over others, typically through the abuse of power. It describes the actions of a tyrant or a person who seeks to govern or control others in a cruel, oppressive, or unjust manner. The term derives from the noun "tyrant," which historically refers to an authoritarian ruler who maintains absolute power.
In the context of human relationships or leadership, tyrannising involves imposing one's will upon others through fear, intimidation, or manipulation. It often includes practices such as bullying, exploiting, or subjugating individuals or groups for personal gain or to maintain authority.
Tyrannising can manifest in various forms, including political, social, or familial contexts, where an individual or a group exercises unjust and arbitrary control over others. This behavior is highly detrimental to the affected individuals and often results in feelings of fear, helplessness, and oppression.
The concept of tyrannising also extends beyond individual actions and can be observed in systemic or institutional forms of oppression, where the structures themselves perpetuate a tyrannical environment. Examples include oppressive governments or regimes that suppress human rights, autocratic management practices in workplaces, or even abusive relationships where one partner subjugates the other.
Overall, tyrannising represents the tyrant's exercise of excessive power to oppress or control others, focusing on the negative impact and unjust consequences it has on those subjected to it.
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Ruling with unjust severity.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for TYRANNISING
- tyranizing
- tyrannizing
- tyrannnizing
- tyranniziing
- ryrannising
- fyrannising
- gyrannising
- yyrannising
- 6yrannising
- 5yrannising
- ttrannising
- tgrannising
- thrannising
- turannising
- t7rannising
- t6rannising
- tyeannising
- tydannising
- tyfannising
- tytannising
Etymology of TYRANNISING
The word "tyrannising" is derived from the noun "tyranny", which originated from the Old French "tyrannie" and the Latin "tyrannia". These terms were influenced by the Greek word "tyrannia", which meant "cruel or unjust government". The verb form "tyrannise" was later derived from the noun "tyranny" by adding the suffix "-ise" which indicates the action or process of the verb. Therefore, "tyrannising" is derived from this verb form and refers to the act of exercising or perpetrating tyranny.
Conjugate verb Tyrannising
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