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domineer

[ dom-uh-neer ]

verb (used with or without object)

  1. to rule arbitrarily or despotically; tyrannize.
  2. to tower; to tower over or above:

    The castle domineers the town.



domineer

/ ˌɒɪˈɪə /

verb

  1. introften foll byover to act with arrogance or tyranny; behave imperiously
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of domineer1

First recorded in 1585–95; from Dutch domineren, from French dominer, from Latin dzī, equivalent to domin(us) “lord” + infinitive suffix
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of domineer1

C16: from Dutch domineren, from French dominer to dominate
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The Americans were favourites to win a fourth successive title after domineering victories in the previous three editions of the biennial event.

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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.

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Smith seems to want to say something about the civilizing influence of women and their survival in a world of unruly and domineering men.

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But what are we to make of that domineering performance?

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It's reasonable to fear that the risk is rising, after the election of an openly misogynist president who creates a permission structure for other men to be more domineering.

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