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domineer

[dom-uh-neer]

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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

/ ˌ��ɒ��ɪˈ��ɪə /

verb

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 ��ǳ��ī, equivalent to domin(us) “lord” + -��ī 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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His domineering and abusive father encouraged his son to practise on toy musical instruments; by the age of eight, he was a consummate piano player and a regular in a local church choir.

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The Americans were favourites to win a fourth successive title after domineering victories in the previous three editions of the biennial event.

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Come Jan 20, civil-military relations in this country will be thrust into turbulent and uncharted waters, driven by a mercurial, domineering commander in chief unlike any other in American history.

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Smith seems to want to say something about the civilizing influence of women and their survival in a world of unruly and domineering men.

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But what are we to make of that domineering performance?

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