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/dɒmɪˈniːər/ · dom.i.neer
verb
  1. To rule over or control arbitrarily or arrogantly; to tyrannize. The politician's domineering attitude towards her constituents led to widespread discontent.
  2. To dominate or predominate in a particular sphere or activity. The company's new product dominated the market, forcing its competitors to reevaluate their strategies.
noun
  1. A person who domineers or rules over others. The domineer of the group was notorious for his dictatorial behavior.
Did you know? The word 'domineer' has been used in literature to describe the tyrannical behavior of characters, such as in Jane Austen's novel 'Mansfield Park', where the character Sir Thomas Bertram is described as a domineering patriarch.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026