domineering in English

verb

1

assert one's will over another in an arrogant way.

Cathy had been a martyr to her gruff, domineering husband

synonyms: overbearing, authoritarian, imperious, high-handed, autocratic, masterful, dictatorial, despotic, oppressive, iron-fisted, strict, harsh, bossy, browbeat, bully, intimidate, push around/about, order about/around, lord it over, dictate to, be overbearing, have under one's thumb, rule with a rod of iron, boss about/around, walk all over

adjective

• overbearing, authoritarian, imperious, high-handed, autocratic, masterful, dictatorial, despotic, oppressive, iron-fisted, strict, harsh, bossy

verb

• browbeat, bully, intimidate, push around/about, order about/around, lord it over, dictate to, be overbearing, have under one's thumb, rule with a rod of iron, boss about/around, walk all over
• tyrannise, tyrannize

Use "domineering" in a sentence

1. She is not a domineering mother.

2. She found him arrogant and domineering.

3. He is a domineering sort of fellow.

4. She said you were domineering and rude.

5. What do you think, bossy and domineering?

6. My mother has a very domineering personality.

7. A Communist must never be opinionated or domineering.

8. He's violent, yes, domineering, has a vile temper.

9. Suggestions of domineering ministers sometimes affect the emperor's decisions.

10. He's arrogant and domineering and never listens to anyone.

11. The domineering ambition of Hitler's Germany was not satisfied.

12. Many of her women friends also had domineering husbands.

13. I used to be bitter at heart, domineering, and violent.

14. Hattie was struggling to break free from her domineering father.

15. He was brought up by a cold and domineering father.

16. Meaning "domineering, fond of… See definitions of Bossy.

17. And then the great leader must have a domineering personality.

18. Invoice this domineering devil for every minute of your time, Caroline!

19. Bossy definition, given to ordering people about; overly authoritative; domineering

20. Suddenly, a domineering parent knows everything, also about tennis strategy.

21. Researchers find that abuse is more common among families with domineering husbands.

22. 28 synonyms for Bossy: domineering, lordly, arrogant, authoritarian, oppressive, hectoring, autocratic

23. Bucko definition is - a person who is domineering and bullying : swaggerer.

24. Bossiest definition: domineering , overbearing , or authoritarian Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples

25. Cathy's mother had been a martyr to her gruff, domineering husband.

26. Unlike other European leaders, she is neither charismatic, nor flashily intellectual, nor domineering.

27. Archer works with his domineering mother Malory, who also is his boss

28. Ive always liked him, and said that all he lacked was the domineering touch.

29. He always liked to say what was going to be done, he was very domineering.

30. (Genesis 3:16) This abusive domineering has not been the proper exercise of headship.

31. 5:1-3) Christian elders are not to be dictatorial, domineering, arbitrary, or harsh.

32. It was soon after that Mrs Rognes began her career, domineering the Ladies' Circle at church.

33. There had to be some way of putting an end to his domineering activities.

34. Cavalierly: 1 adv in a proud and domineering manner “he treated his staff Cavalierly ” Synonyms: disdainfully

35. Synonyms for Browbeating include bulldozing, bullying, cowing, hectoring, intimidating, badgering, coercing, domineering, dragooning and oppressing

36. She is a more acceptable creature in the eyes of society than the domineering Mrs. Proudie.

37. Or, the man may have grown up in an environment where many husbands are arrogant and domineering.

38. The program covers the study of domineering, nationalism, local institutions, politics, war, peacemaking, identity, security policies and environmental security.

39. Assertive is defined as someone who is self-confident and strong willed, though sometimes domineering or pushy

40. Blustery: 1 adj blowing in violent and abrupt bursts “a cold Blustery day” Synonyms: blustering , blusterous stormy (especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion adj noisily domineering; tending to browbeat others Synonyms: bullying domineering tending to domineer

41. “Ambiverts offer a good balance between the hypersensitivity of some introverts and the domineering attitude of some extroverts.” 30

42. (old) battle-Ax(e) A strong-willed, argumentative woman, typically older in age, who is considered overbearing or domineering

43. Some societies teach that “real men” are domineering or that women need to be fiercely aggressive so as not to appear weak.

44. Bossed, boss·ing, boss·es To give orders to, especially in an arrogant or domineering manner: bossing us around

45. Quick definitions from WordNet (browbeat) verb: discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate verb: be bossy towards Also see Browbeats

46. As the impossibly overbearing Sir Anthony, he retains the lightness of touch necessary to keep us delighted and amused without compromising his domineering Bitchiness

47. Tr.v. Bossed, boss·ing, boss·es To give orders to, especially in an arrogant or domineering manner: bossing us around.

48. See also: always, Bully, coward big Bully Someone who is overly critical, domineering, or authoritative, or who is physically or psychologically abusive

49. (Ephesians 5:28, 29) An abusive, domineering, or unreasonable man not only jeopardizes the tranquillity of his home but undermines his relationship with God.

50. Li is introvert while his wife was domineering, and his parents treated him toughly when he was young, which made him want to kill them.