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tyrannize vs bully

bully vs tyrannize

tyrannize is not a noun while bully is a noun.

tyrannize is not an adjective while bully is an adjective.

tyrannize and bully both are verbs.

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

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