TYRANNISE Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word tyrannise. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for TYRANNISE
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bully | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a cruel and brutal fellow • a hired thug adjective satellite • excellent verb • be bossy towards • discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate | ||||||||
control | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • power to direct or determine • a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another • (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc • a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment • the activity of managing or exerting control over something • the state that exists when one person or group has power over another • discipline in personal and social activities • great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity • a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine • a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance • the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc. verb • exercise authoritative control or power over • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits • handle and cause to function • maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage • check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard • place under restrictions; limit access to by law • verify by using a duplicate register for comparison • be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something • have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of | ||||||||
dominate | verbv | |||||||
verb • be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance • be in control • have dominance or the power to defeat over • be greater in significance than • look down on | ||||||||
oppress | verbv | |||||||
verb • come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority • cause to suffer | ||||||||
overpower | verbv | |||||||
verb • overcome by superior force • overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli | ||||||||
persecute | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to suffer | ||||||||
subjugate | verbv | |||||||
verb • put down by force or intimidation • make subservient; force to submit or subdue | ||||||||
tyrannize | verbv | |||||||
verb • rule a country as a tyrant • rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner | ||||||||
domineer | verbv | |||||||
verb • rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner | ||||||||
grind down | verbv | |||||||
verb • rule a country as a tyrant |