domineer

[US]/ˌdɒmɪˈnɪə/
[UK]/ˌdɑməˈnɪr/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. act in a domineering manner; behave arrogantly
vt. be overbearing; show off one's power

Phrases & Collocations

domineering attitude

Example Sentences

The castle domineers the town.

a domineering person

domineer over one's inferiors

Cathy had been a martyr to her gruff, domineering husband.

Many of her women friends also had domineering husbands.

the article portrayed her as domineering by dropping quotes from her out of context.

submissive children can be cowed by a look of disapproval. Tobully is to intimidate through blustering, domineering, or threatening behavior:

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