domineer
|dom-i-neer|
C1
🇺🇸
/ˌdɒmɪˈnɪr/
🇬🇧
/ˌdɒmɪˈnɪə/
overbearing control
Etymology
Etymology Information
'domineer' originates from Dutch, specifically the word 'domineren,' where 'domineer' meant 'to rule or control.'
Historical Evolution
'domineren' transformed into the English word 'domineer' through Middle Dutch influence.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to rule or control,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to assert one's will over another in an arrogant way.
He tends to domineer over his colleagues.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/03/24 00:06