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bully vs tyrannise

tyrannise vs bully

bully is a noun but tyrannise is not a noun.

bully is an adjective but tyrannise is not an adjective.

bully and tyrannise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bully Yes Yes Yes No
tyrannise No No Yes No
As verbs, tyrannise is a hyponym of bully; that is, tyrannise is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bully:
  • bully: be bossy towards
  • tyrannise: rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner
Other hyponyms of bully include domineer, tyrannize.
bully (noun) tyrannise (noun)
a cruel and brutal fellow
a hired thug
bully (adjective) tyrannise (adjective)
excellent
bully (verb) tyrannise (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 bully and tyrannise

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