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tyrannisieren — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • browbeat verb To bully in an intimidating, bossy, or supercilious way.
  • bully noun A person who deliberately mistreats, threatens, or intimidates others they see as weaker.
  • bullying noun Repeated aggressive behavior intended to intimidate, hurt, or make life difficult for someone perceived as weaker.
  • tyrannize verb To oppress (someone).

Senses

tyrannisieren is used for these senses in English:

  • browbeat (transitive) To bully in an intimidating, bossy, or supercilious way.
  • bully (transitive) To act aggressively towards.
  • bullying Persistent acts intended to make life unpleasant for another person.
  • tyrannize (transitive) To oppress (someone).

bully — full definition

  1. noun A person who deliberately mistreats, threatens, or intimidates others they see as weaker.
  2. verb To intimidate or act aggressively toward someone, typically someone perceived as weaker.
  3. adj Excellent or first-rate (dated, informal).

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