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browbeat vs tyrannize

tyrannize vs browbeat

browbeat and tyrannize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
browbeat No No Yes No
tyrannize No No Yes No
As verbs, tyrannize is a hyponym of browbeat; that is, tyrannize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than browbeat:
  • browbeat: be bossy towards
  • tyrannize: rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner
Other hyponyms of browbeat include domineer, tyrannise.
browbeat (verb) tyrannize (verb)
discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner
be bossy towards rule a country as a tyrant
Difference between browbeat and tyrannize

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