domineering

[ dom-uh-neer-ing ]
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adjective
  1. inclined to rule arbitrarily or despotically; overbearing; tyrannical: domineering parents.

Origin of domineering

1
First recorded in 1580–90; domineer + -ing2

Other words for domineering

Other words from domineering

  • dom·i·neer·ing·ly, adverb
  • dom·i·neer·ing·ness, noun
  • non·dom·i·neer·ing, adjective
  • su·per·dom·i·neer·ing, adjective
  • un·dom·i·neer·ing, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for domineering

domineering

/ (ˌdɒmɪˈnɪərɪŋ) /


adjective
  1. acting with or showing arrogance or tyranny; imperious

Derived forms of domineering

  • domineeringly, adverb
  • domineeringness, noun

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