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
  • The crude market remains dominated by state producers, major energy companies, commodity merchants and large industrial consumers whose activity dwarfs that of individual traders.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • All-white kitchens, another style that uses one color to dominate a room, came in at number four for the most controversial decor trend.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of dominate
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  • Concrete is important again here, dictating the lack of material variation throughout the museum, the uniform thickness of the gallery walls, and the minimal slots of light at the junctions of many walls and ceilings.
    — Katy Barkan, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Bikes are not allowed to on freeways or expressways, and cyclists cannot pass through tolls unless the signs nearby dictate otherwise.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 31 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
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  • 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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  • Rookies ultimately have to master such challenges as flight dynamics, parachute malfunctions, and landing in dangerous conditions.
    — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • To be sure, successful leaders manage to master this self-presentational skill with the talent of great method-actors.
    — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of master

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“Domineer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domineer. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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