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

/ ˌdɒmɪˈnɪə /

verb

1. introften foll byover to act with arrogance or tyranny; behave imperiously

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of domineer¹

C16: from Dutch domineren, from French dominer to dominate

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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