Castigate
Castigate verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.
Tyrannize and castigate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tyrannize" instead a verb "Castigate".
Nearby Word: castigating
Tyrannize
Tyrannize verb - Rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner.
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