domineering

• Beschreibt eine Person, die andere übermäßig kontrolliert, beherrscht oder ihnen ihren Willen aufzwingt; herrschsüchtig und bestimmend.

Describes a person who is excessively controlling, assertive, or inclined to dominate others.

1. Controlling or bossyB2formal

   Tending to control others in an arrogant or overbearing way.

   Herrschsüchtig

   • Her domineering attitude made it hard for the team to collaborate.
   • He was known for his domineering personality in the office.
   • The domineering manager refused to listen to anyone's suggestions.

   Synonymeauthoritarianautocraticcontrollingdictatorialhigh-handedimperiousoverbearingpushytyrannical

   Antonymecompliantdeferentialdocilehumblemeekobedientsubmissiveyielding

• Herrschen oder gebieterisch, oft willkürlich und tyrannisch, über andere bestimmen; sich herrisch und anmaßend verhalten.

An obsolete verb meaning to rule or govern with arbitrary authority, often in a tyrannical or overbearing manner.

1. To act in a controlling mannerC1formal

   To assert one's will over others in an arrogant or overbearing way.

   Dominieren

   • The manager tends to domineer over his subordinates.
   • She domineered the conversation, not letting anyone else speak.
   • He domineers his younger siblings, always telling them what to do.

   Synonymebossbullydictateintimidatelord it overoppressoverbearpush aroundsubjugatetyrannize

   Antonymeacquiescecomplydeferobeysubmityield