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tyrannise vs hector

hector vs tyrannise

tyrannise and hector both are verbs.

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

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