neronize

neronize
ne·ro·nize

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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 — ˈnērōˌnīz, ˈnir transitive verb ( ed/ ing/ s) Usage: often capitalized Etymology: Latin Neron , Nero + English ize : to tyrannize over in the manner of Nero …   Useful english dictionary

  • 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

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