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tyrannize vs strong-arm

strong-arm vs tyrannize

tyrannize is not an adjective while strong-arm is an adjective.

tyrannize and strong-arm both are verbs.

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

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