domineer

verb

Definition of domineernext
as in to dominate

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Recent Examples of domineer The film is set on a remote island along Croatia’s Adriatic coast where 17-year-old Julija spends her days diving for eel, longing to free herself from her domineering father, Ante. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 3 Mar. 2023 Both Houzz and the NKBA are seeing wood coming in close second to (if not surpassing) the once-domineering white vanities. — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2023 The House speakership vote left the Republican leader domineered by a select group of far-right members who secured radical rules changes and key committee spots, even usurping other Republicans who supported McCarthy from the beginning. — Prem Thakker, The New Republic, 20 Feb. 2023 There, Ned is raised by his domineering mother, Ellen (The Babadook’s Essie Davis, who’s married to Kurzel in real life), once his Irish-convict father, Red (Ben Corbett), exits the picture. — Isaac Feldberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2020 See All Example Sentences for domineer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for domineer
  1. dominate
  2. dictate
  3. oppress
  4. tyrannize
  5. master
Verb
  • After brushing off any remaining crumbs, Lova made her way to the John Rylands Library, a neo-Gothic building of crimson sandstone that dominates the high street.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Once dominated by its iron ore operations in Western Australia, BHP is increasingly being seen by investors as a copper miner with deep exposure to electrification, especially artificial intelligence (AI) data centers.
    — Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of dominate
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  • Vitinha, in particular, loves to drop deep, receive from the centre-backs and dictate the tempo from there.
    — Dean Jones, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • On Sunday, Russia and Syria signed a memorandum of understanding dictating their military cooperation in the near future.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of dictate
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  • And women, being oppressed in that way in that realm, have been able nonetheless to engage with the more emotional maturity.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Claiming that other people expressing their civil rights is oppressing them, and politicizing what are supposed to be non-partisan parts of how the government works on the state and federal level.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
Definition of oppress
Verb
  • Among his memorable leading performances were roles as an explosive Marine pilot who tyrannizes his family in The Great Santini (1979) and as a fading, alcoholic country singer in Tender Mercies (1983), which won him a Best Actor Oscar.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 24 Feb. 2026
  • There would be plenty to celebrate if Iranians successfully replaced the Islamist regime that has tyrannized them for 45 years.
    — Jason D. Greenblatt, semafor.com, 18 June 2025
Definition of tyrannize
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  • But after Hill’s season-ending injury, Raridon has had the difficult task of trying to master all that comes with playing tight end in a complex offense.
    — Chad Graff, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Plus, with complex models, getting that authentic BBQ flavor can take time to master.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026
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