Subject to tyranny (7)

I believe the answer is:

oppress

(Other definitions for oppress that I've seen before include "Afflict" , "Cause to suffer" , "Weigh down with cares, be cruel" , "Bear down heavily upon" , "Keep in subjection and hardship" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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