domineer Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- conquer
- manage
- subdue
- administer
- oversee
- regulate
- micromanage
- supervise
- subjugate
- superintend
- reign-over-
Weak:
domineer Meaning
domineer (v)
rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner
domineer (v. t.)
To rule with insolence or arbitrary sway; to play the master; to be overbearing; to tyrannize; to bluster; to swell with conscious superiority or haughtiness; -- often with over; as, to domineer over dependents.
domineer Sentence Examples
- The tyrannical leader domineered over the populace with an iron fist.
- The bully's domineering presence instilled fear in the hearts of his peers.
- The athlete's domineering performance on the field earned him the championship title.
- The politician's domineering personality overshadowed his opponent during the debate.
- The teacher's domineering attitude stifled creativity and independent thought in the classroom.
- The CEO's domineering management style created a toxic work environment for the employees.
- The alpha male's domineering behavior ensured his dominance over the pack.
- The captain's domineering leadership guided the team to victory despite the challenges.
- The parent's domineering parenting style hindered the child's emotional development.
- The prevailing ideology's domineering influence shaped the cultural norms and societal values.
FAQs About the word domineer
rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic mannerTo rule with insolence or arbitrary sway; to play the master; to be overbearing; to tyran
master, dictate, lord (it over), tyrannize,dominate, oppress, conquer, manage, subdue, administer
No antonyms found.
The tyrannical leader domineered over the populace with an iron fist.
The bully's domineering presence instilled fear in the hearts of his peers.
The athlete's domineering performance on the field earned him the championship title.
The politician's domineering personality overshadowed his opponent during the debate.
