Tyrannise and Terrorise

Tyrannise

Tyrannise verb - Rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner.
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Terrorise and tyrannise are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Terrorise" instead a verb "Tyrannise".

Terrorise

Terrorise verb - Coerce by violence or with threats.

Tyrannise and terrorise are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Tyrannise" instead a verb "Terrorise".

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