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Neronize
[
neer
-oh-nahyz
]
Ne·ro·nize
/
ˈnɪər
oʊˌnaɪz
/
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[
neer
-oh-nahyz
]
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verb (used with object),
Ne·ro·nized,
Ne·ro·niz·ing.
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,
especially British
,
Ne·ro·nise
.
Origin:
1665–75;
<
Latin
Nerōn-
(stem of
Nerō
Nero
) +
-ize
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