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rule with a rod of iron
rule with a rod of iron
synonyms
tyrannize
rule with an iron hand
subjugate
oppress
hold down
keep down
intimidate
ride roughshod over
persecute
crush
repress
suppress
trample on
walk all over
trample underfoot
treat harshly
subject
dominate
discipline
keep a tight rein on
order around
manage
browbeat
lord it over
push around
domineer over
regulate
regiment
enslave
dictate to
bully
bring someone to their knees
grind down
treat brutally
squeeze
scourge
torment
strong-arm
use strong-arm tactics on
subdue
victimize
systematize
terrorize
maltreat
lean on
overpower
have under one's thumb
put the screws on
railroad
exploit
rule with a rod of iron
definitions
verb
To rule with stern severity.