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lord (it over)

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of lord (it over)

to assume or treat with an air of superiority

  • waiters at that fancy restaurant like to lord it over the customers, acting like theyʼre doing them a favor just being there
Synonyms of lord (it over)

condescend, patronize, talk down (to)
Words Related to lord (it over)

cold-shoulder, cut, high-hat, slight, snub

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