Scold and Tyrannize

Scold

Scold verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.

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

Nearby Words: scolding, scolded

Tyrannize

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

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

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Common collocations

teachers scold teachers tyrannize teachers
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