Agonize and Tyrannize

Agonize

Agonize verb - To cause persistent suffering to.
Usage example: got into more trouble, further agonizing her poor mother

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

Tyrannize

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

Agonize and tyrannize are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Agonize" instead a verb "Tyrannize".
Cite this Source
Tyrannize and Agonize. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 02, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/agonize/tyrannize
Agonize & Tyrannize. N.p., 2016. Web. 02 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/agonize/tyrannize>.
Tyrannize or Agonize. 2016. Accessed August 02, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/agonize/tyrannize.
Google Ngram Viewer shows how "agonize" and "tyrannize" have occurred on timeline