Neronize

[ neer-oh-nahyz ]

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.

  1. to rule over, tyrannize, or oppress in the manner of Nero.

Origin of Neronize

1
1665–75; <Latin Nerōn- (stem of NerōNero) + -ize
  • Also especially British, Ne·ro·nise .

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