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dom·i·neer  (dm-nîr)

v. dom·i·neered, dom·i·neer·ing, dom·i·neers

v.tr.

To rule over or control arbitrarily or arrogantly; tyrannize.

v.intr.

To exercise arbitrary or arrogant rule or control.

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[Dutch domineren, from French dominer, from Latin dominr, to dominate; see dominate.]

Thesaurus

Verb

1.

domineer - rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner; "her husband and mother-in-law tyrannize her" tyrannise, tyrannize ballyrag, boss around, browbeat, bully, bullyrag, hector, push around, strong-arm - be bossy towards; "Her big brother always bullied her when she was young"