domineering

[ dom-uh-neer-ing ]
/ ˌdɒm əˈnɪər ɪŋ /
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adjective

inclined to rule arbitrarily or despotically; overbearing; tyrannical: domineering parents.

Origin of domineering

First recorded in 1580–90; domineer + -ing2

OTHER WORDS FROM domineering

Words nearby domineering

dominatrix, domine, domine, dirige nos, dominee, domineer, domineering, domingo, dominguín, dominic, dominica, dominical

Definition for domineering (2 of 2)

domineer
[ dom-uh-neer ]
/ ˌdɒm əˈnɪər /

verb (used with or without object)

to rule arbitrarily or despotically; tyrannize.
to tower; to tower over or above: The castle domineers the town.

Origin of domineer

1585–95; < Dutch domineren < French dominer < Latin dominārī, equivalent to domin(us) lord + -ārī infinitive suffix

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH domineer

dominant dominate domineer (see synonym study at dominant)

Words related to domineering

overbearing, dictatorial, imperious, autocratic, bossy, arrogant, tyrannical, coercive, despotic, egotistic, high-handed, imperative, imperial, insolent, peremptory

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British Dictionary definitions for domineering (1 of 2)

domineering
/ (ˌdɒmɪˈnɪərɪŋ) /

adjective

acting with or showing arrogance or tyranny; imperious

Derived forms of domineering

domineeringly, adverb domineeringness, noun

British Dictionary definitions for domineering (2 of 2)

domineer
/ (ˌdɒmɪˈnɪə) /

verb

(intr often foll by over) to act with arrogance or tyranny; behave imperiously

Word Origin for domineer

C16: from Dutch domineren, from French dominer to dominate