Afflict and Tyrannize

Afflict

Afflict verb - To cause persistent suffering to.
Usage example: he's been afflicted by nightmares ever since the accident

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

Nearby Words: affliction, afflictive, afflicting

Tyrannize

Tyrannize verb - Rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner.
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Afflict and tyrannize are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Afflict" instead a verb "Tyrannize".
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