- neronize
- \\ˈnērōˌnīz, ˈnir-\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Usage: often capitalizedEtymology: Latin Neron-, Nero + English -ize: to tyrannize over in the manner of Nero
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
neronize
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Neronize — /near oh nuyz /, v.t., Neronized, Neronizing. 1. to characterize (a person) as resembling Nero. 2. to make depraved in the manner of Nero. 3. to rule over, tyrannize, or oppress in the manner of Nero. Also, esp. Brit., Neronise. [1665 75; < L… … Universalium
neronize — ne·ro·nize … English syllables
Neronian — n. like Nero, Roman emperor infamous for cruelty and vice. ♦ Neronize, v.i. & t … Dictionary of difficult words
Neronic — n. like Nero, Roman emperor infamous for cruelty and vice. ♦ Neronize, v.i. & t … Dictionary of difficult words
