lording (Meaning)

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lording (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Lord

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lording (n.)

The son of a lord; a person of noble lineage.

A little lord; a lordling; a lord, in contempt or ridicule.

lording Sentence Examples

  1. The tyrant lorded over his subjects, crushing dissent with an iron fist.
  2. The wealthy executive lording over his subordinates, demanding absolute obedience.
  3. The bully lording over the weaker children, taunting and intimidating them mercilessly.
  4. The professor lording over his students, belittling their questions and asserting his superiority.
  5. The parent lording over their child, controlling every aspect of their life with strict discipline.
  6. The celebrity lording over their fans, treating them as mere objects for adoration.
  7. The landlord lording over his tenants, exploiting them with excessive rent and poor living conditions.
  8. The conqueror lording over the vanquished, imposing harsh terms and establishing dominance.
  9. The king lording over his kingdom, wielding absolute authority over his subjects.
  10. The judge lording over the courtroom, presiding over proceedings with both fairness and authority.

FAQs About the word lording

of Lord, The son of a lord; a person of noble lineage., A little lord; a lordling; a lord, in contempt or ridicule.

talk down (to),patronize, queen (it over), cut,condescend,slight, high-hat, snub, cold-shoulder

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The tyrant lorded over his subjects, crushing dissent with an iron fist.

The wealthy executive lording over his subordinates, demanding absolute obedience.

The bully lording over the weaker children, taunting and intimidating them mercilessly.

The professor lording over his students, belittling their questions and asserting his superiority.