domineer
pronunciation
How to pronounce domineer in British English:
UK [ˌdɒmɪ'nɪə]
How to pronounce domineer in American English:
US [ˌdɒmə'nɪr]
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- Verb:
- rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner
Word Origin
- domineer (v.)
- 1580s, from Dutch domineren "to rule" (16c.), from Middle French dominer, from Latin dominari "to rule, 'lord' it over" (see domination). Shakespeare's usage is not the earliest in English. Related: Domineering.
Example
- 1. Domineer over boys younger than oneself .
- 2. And the land is belong to crab domineer .
- 3. Big boys are not allowed to domineer their younger brothers and sisters at this school .
- 4. I wouldn 't work for someone who tries to domineer over everyone as mr , smith does .