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Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To rule over or control arbitrarily or arrogantly; to tyrannize. transitive
2. 2
   rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner wordnet

Synonyms

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tyrannizebeat downbossbreakbrowbeatbuffalo

Antonyms

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suck up

Example

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"He tried unsuccessfully to domineer over his office workers."

Etymology

From Dutch domineren, from Middle French dominer.

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