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English verb: tyrannise

1. tyrannise (social) rule a country as a tyrant


Synonymsgrind down, tyrannize


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)dictate

2. tyrannise (emotion) rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner


SamplesHer husband and mother-in-law tyrannize her.


Synonymsdomineer, tyrannize


Pattern of useSomebody ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)ballyrag, boss around, browbeat, bully, bullyrag, hector, push around, strong-arm









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