lord (it over)

as in to patronize
to assume or treat with an air of superiority waiters at that fancy restaurant like to lord it over the customers, acting like they're doing them a favor just being there

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Verb
  • Those sentiments aren't constructive and can be rather patronizing.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
  • For God’s sake, don’t patronize a restaurant or small business.
    Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The 2-point conversion attempt failed, but the Packers cut the gap to 21-6.
    Frank Rajkowski, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Stocks got some help from a report on inflation that suggested the Federal Reserve may be able to continue cutting interest rates.
    Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
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“Lord (it over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lord%20%28it%20over%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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