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

This includes probing the nature of dark matter, the invisible sort of matter that somehow dominates the universe, and dark energy, the mysterious force causing the expansion of our universe to accelerate. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Travertine marble dominates the space, alternating with resin on the floor, and with Roman lime-plaster finishes on the walls. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

For Washington, strategic minerals are a key battleground with Beijing, which dominates refining for critical materials like lithium, cobalt and nickel. — Alfie Pannell, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

Social media now dominates millions of lives, ruining too many. — Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026

Maybe rookie Andrew Painter thrives in the bullpen and a veteran starter dominates for an inning or two on short rest. — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026

If someone dominates the conversation, redirect attention to what the group is trying to accomplish. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026

Harmony, as a force of relation, dominates; here is the telegraphing of a closed world accessible seemingly only to one. — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026

The 30-30-30 rule dominates wellness feeds, and the question worth asking is whether front-loading protein at breakfast actually delivers measurable results. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026