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Vocabulary Entry
nebuchadnezzar
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A Babylonian king noted for his military conquests, the hanging gardens attributed to him, and his role in the Hebrew Bible.
Example Sentences
"Nebuchadnezzar ruled the Neo-Babylonian Empire from 605 to 562 BC."
"The hanging gardens of Babylon were said to be built by Nebuchadnezzar for his wife."
"In the Book of Daniel, Nebuchadnezzar is depicted as a king who experienced a profound transformation."
V
verb
To act in a manner similar to Nebuchadnezzar's displays of power, often referring to imposing authority or causing significant upheaval.
Example Sentences
"The politicians seemed to nebuchadnezzar their opponents by enacting strict new laws."
"She nebuchadnezzared her competitors with an overwhelming marketing campaign."
"After the scandal, he tried to nebuchadnezzar his way back into the public's good graces."