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domineer

/ˈdɑːm.ɪnˌɪɹ/ verb

verb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about domineer at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. Rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner.
    her husband and mother-in-law tyrannize her

Origin

From Dutch domineren, from Middle French dominer.

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