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tyrannise vs bully

bully vs tyrannise

tyrannise is not a noun while bully is a noun.

tyrannise is not an adjective while bully is an adjective.

tyrannise and bully both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tyrannise No No Yes No
bully Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, bully is a hypernym of tyrannise; that is, bully is a word with a broader meaning than tyrannise:
  • tyrannise: rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner
  • bully: be bossy towards
Other hypernyms of tyrannise include ballyrag, boss around, browbeat, bullyrag, hector, push around, strong-arm.
tyrannise (noun) bully (noun)
a cruel and brutal fellow
a hired thug
tyrannise (adjective) bully (adjective)
excellent
tyrannise (verb) bully (verb)
rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
rule a country as a tyrant be bossy towards
Difference between tyrannise and bully

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