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domineering
[dom-uh-neer-ing]
adjective
inclined to rule arbitrarily or despotically; overbearing; tyrannical.
domineering parents.
Synonyms: , ,
domineering
/ ˌɒɪˈɪəɪŋ /
adjective
acting with or showing arrogance or tyranny; imperious
Other 51Թ Forms
- domineeringly adverb
- domineeringness noun
- nondomineering adjective
- superdomineering adjective
- undomineering adjective
- ˌdzˈԱԲԱ noun
- ˌdzˈԱԲ adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of domineering1
Example Sentences
His domineering and abusive father encouraged his son to practise on toy musical instruments; by the age of eight, he was a consummate piano player and a regular in a local church choir.
The Americans were favourites to win a fourth successive title after domineering victories in the previous three editions of the biennial event.
Come Jan 20, civil-military relations in this country will be thrust into turbulent and uncharted waters, driven by a mercurial, domineering commander in chief unlike any other in American history.
Smith seems to want to say something about the civilizing influence of women and their survival in a world of unruly and domineering men.
But what are we to make of that domineering performance?
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