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domineering

[dom-uh-neer-ing]

adjective

  1. inclined to rule arbitrarily or despotically; overbearing; tyrannical.

    domineering parents.

    Synonyms: , ,


domineering

/ ˌɒɪˈɪəɪŋ /

adjective

  1. acting with or showing arrogance or tyranny; imperious

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Other Word Forms

  • domineeringly adverb
  • domineeringness noun
  • nondomineering adjective
  • superdomineering adjective
  • undomineering adjective
  • ˌdzˈԱԲԱ noun
  • ˌdzˈԱԲ adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of domineering1

First recorded in 1580–90; domineer + -ing 2
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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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