Synonyms of dominates

dominates

verb

present tense third-person singular of dominate

1

as in conquers

to bring under one's control by force of arms

by 1941 Hitler had dominated much of Europe

Synonyms & Similar Words

• conquers
• subdues
• subjects
• overcomes
• defeats
• overpowers
• subjugates
• reduces
• enslaves
• vanquishes
• pacifies
• subordinates
• beats
• smashes
• annihilates
• crushes
• suppresses
• prevails (over)
• whips
• thrashes
• licks
• quells
• triumphs (over)
• mows (down)
• clobbers
• routs
• trounces
• represses
• smothers
• wallops
• squelches
• silences
• quashes
• squashes
• drubs
• breaks
• snuffs (out)
• puts down
• cracks down (on)
• clamps down (on)
• skunks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• liberates
• frees
• springs
• emancipates
• releases
• discharges
• unbinds
• enfranchises
• unchains
• unfetters
• manumits
• uncages

2

as in overlooks

to look down on

the ruined fortress dominates the town

Synonyms & Similar Words

• overlooks
• faces
• commands
• fronts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dominates

Processing 'monopoly' But the push is facing growing resistance as host governments demand more local processing, a stage China dominates and has turned into a key supply-chain chokepoint. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026

Scott’s turn as the late great dominates the movie, but Piper becomes its sneaky heart. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026

Andrew Novak dominates south of the border Andrew Novak was in the midst of a lackluster 2026 season before arriving in Mexico. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Cold-weather textures such as suede and velvet lend richness, while unexpected shades and prints provide an antidote to the sea of black, chocolate, and tan that typically dominates the winter accessories circuit. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

Ever present to the south, Mono Lake dominates the view from the highway. — Josh Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

An exuberant pre-dawn sky — filled with large, bright stars, a luminous crescent moon, and blue and white swirls — dominates the landscape featuring a prominent cypress tree and distant hillside village. — Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

But the countdown to war that dominates so much public commentary looks like a mirage. — Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

The clay tables and details such as the imposing tapestry by artist Mariadela Araujo that dominates the front wall are invitations to experience the colors of Seville from a different perspective. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026