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domineer
[ dom-uh-neer ]
verb (used with or without object)
- to rule arbitrarily or despotically; tyrannize.
- to tower; to tower over or above:
The castle domineers the town.
domineer
/ ˌdɒmɪˈnɪə /
verb
- introften foll byover to act with arrogance or tyranny; behave imperiously
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Word History and Origins
Origin of domineer1
First recorded in 1585–95; from Dutch domineren, from French dominer, from Latin dominārī, equivalent to domin(us) “lord” + -ārī infinitive suffix
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Word History and Origins
Origin of domineer1
C16: from Dutch domineren, from French dominer to dominate
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Example Sentences
Is it not evident that the desire to domineer over men is the essence of their profession?
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You will domineer over her, and desire to have your own way.
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They looked upon the people not as the flock of God, but only as their own to spoil, misuse and domineer over.
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The Osseous is inclined to dominate and often to domineer over his mate and over his family in general.
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However, that's just where the disadvantage comes in—he's too much inclined to domineer.
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