Synonyms of dominate

dominate

verb

1

as in to conquer

to bring under one's control by force of arms

by 1941 Hitler had dominated much of Europe

Synonyms & Similar Words

• conquer
• subdue
• subject
• overcome
• defeat
• overpower
• subjugate
• enslave
• subordinate
• vanquish
• reduce
• pacify
• beat
• crush
• smash
• annihilate
• suppress
• lick
• prevail (over)
• triumph (over)
• whip
• quell
• rout
• mow (down)
• thrash
• trounce
• clobber
• smother
• repress
• quash
• silence
• squelch
• drub
• squash
• snuff (out)
• put down
• break
• crack down (on)
• wallop
• skunk
• clamp down (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• liberate
• free
• emancipate
• release
• spring
• discharge
• enfranchise
• unbind
• manumit
• unfetter
• unchain
• uncage

2

as in to overlook

to look down on

the ruined fortress dominates the town

Synonyms & Similar Words

• overlook
• front
• face
• command