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domineer

/ˌdɒm.ɪˈnɪər/

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verb

formalcommonobsolete/ˌdɒm.ɪˈnɪər/

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

ruУстаревший глагол, означающий править или управлять с произвольной властью, часто тираническим или властным образом.esVerbo poco usado que significa gobernar o ejercer el poder de manera arbitraria, a menudo de forma tiránica o autoritaria; imponer la propia voluntad dominando a otros.frVerbe désuet signifiant gouverner ou exercer un pouvoir arbitraire, souvent de manière tyrannique ou autoritaire, en imposant sa volonté aux autres.deHerrschen oder gebieterisch, oft willkürlich und tyrannisch, über andere bestimmen; sich herrisch und anmaßend verhalten.ptVerbo pouco comum que significa governar ou mandar com autoridade arbitrária, frequentemente de maneira tirânica ou arrogante; dominar de forma opressiva.zh指以专横、霸道的方式统治或支配他人,常含暴虐、盛气凌人的意味。arفعل يعني أن يتسلط على الآخرين ويتحكم فيهم تحكماً استبدادياً أو تعسفياً، وغالباً ما يتصرف بطريقة متغطرسة وآمرة.

  1. To act in a controlling manner C1 formal

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

    • 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.

    ruДоминироватьesdominar despóticamentefragir de manière autoritairedeDominierenptDominarzh专横跋扈arالتسلط والتحكم

    Synonyms: bossbullydictateintimidatelord it overoppressoverbearpush aroundsubjugatetyrannize

    Antonyms: acquiescecomplydeferobeysubmityield

  • domineered past participle
  • domineered past simple
  • domineering present participle
  • domineers third person singular