Abuse and Tyrannize

Abuse

Abuse verb - To inflict physical or emotional harm upon.

Tyrannize and abuse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tyrannize" instead a verb "Abuse".

Nearby Words: abusive, abused, abusing

Tyrannize

Tyrannize verb - Rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner.
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Synonyms for Tyrannize

Abuse and tyrannize are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abuse" instead a verb "Tyrannize".

Common collocations

underlings abuse underlings tyrannize underlings
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