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/dəˈmɪnɪərɪŋ/ · dom·i·neer·ing
noun
- The act or habit of exercising arbitrary or overbearing control over others. Her constant domineering made the team feel powerless and resentful.
verb
- To rule over or control arbitrarily or arrogantly; to tyrannize. He tried to domineer the discussion, cutting off anyone who disagreed.
adjective
- Overbearing, dictatorial, or authoritarian in manner. The manager's domineering style left little room for employee input.
Did you know? The word gained popularity in the Victorian era, appearing in novels to critique the rigid social hierarchies of the time.