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tyrannize vs hector

hector vs tyrannize

tyrannize and hector both are verbs.

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

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