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Domineer (Verb)

Meaning

Rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner; "her husband and mother-in-law tyrannize her".

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Examples

  • Her father's dominating personality tends to domineer over her whenever she tries to make her own decisions.
  • The dictator domineered the small country with an iron fist, crushing any opposition to his rule.
  • He domineered the conversation, barely letting anyone else get a word in edgewise.
  • The strict teacher domineered her classroom, using fear and intimidation to control her students.
  • His overbearing and controlling nature made him domineer the lives of those around him, leaving them feeling suffocated.

Synonyms

  • Tyrannize
  • Tyrannise

Hypernyms

  • Bullyrag
  • Strong-arm
  • Ballyrag
  • Boss Around
  • Bully
  • Push Around
  • Hector
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