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TYRANNISE Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word tyrannise. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word tyrannise. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For TYRANNISE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for tyrannise, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
ballyrag browbeat bully bullyrag dictate hector strong-arm
Phrases (2)
boss aroundpush around

Alternatives for BULLY

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