Synonyms of dominated

dominated

verb

past tense of dominate

1

as in conquered

to bring under one's control by force of arms

by 1941 Hitler had dominated much of Europe

Synonyms & Similar Words

• conquered
• subdued
• subjected
• defeated
• overcame
• subjugated
• vanquished
• subordinated
• overpowered
• reduced
• enslaved
• pacified
• crushed
• smashed
• beat
• annihilated
• whipped
• suppressed
• thrashed
• licked
• routed
• prevailed (over)
• trounced
• clobbered
• triumphed (over)
• quelled
• silenced
• repressed
• smothered
• mowed (down)
• squelched
• drubbed
• walloped
• quashed
• squashed
• skunked
• snuffed (out)
• broke
• put down
• clamped down (on)
• cracked down (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• liberated
• released
• sprang
• freed
• discharged
• emancipated
• enfranchised
• unbound
• manumitted
• unfettered
• unchained
• uncaged

2

as in overlooked

to look down on

the ruined fortress dominates the town

Synonyms & Similar Words

• overlooked
• faced
• commanded
• fronted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dominated

In a tournament that the superstars have dominated, Haaland, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi all have seven goals. — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 8 July 2026

Wang, who worked at Apple from 2016 to 2018 on the development and mass production of the Apple Watch and iPhone, is eyeing the AI wearables market dominated by Meta Platforms. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 July 2026

Mexico dominated much of the match, yet England overcame playing most of the second half a man down after a red card. — Miami Herald, 7 July 2026

For decades, the admissions conversation has been dominated by a relatively small group of coastal universities. — Dr. Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

The menu here is dominated by seafood and fish and has an enticing pan-Asian flair, as well as an expansive wine and sake list. — Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

The broader global fiber market is substantially larger at 124 million metric tons annually and is still dominated by synthetic fibers and cotton. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 7 July 2026

In the first decisive victory of this tournament’s knockout stage, France dominated Sweden Tuesday with a 3-0 win that guaranteed the French another match this week. — Doha Madani, NBC news, 1 July 2026

Highlight reels are dominated by exceptional athletes doing exceptional things. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026