Domineering Definition

dŏmə-nîrĭng
adjective
Arrogant; overbearing; tyrannical.
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The definition of domineering is someone who is overpowering or dominant.
An example of someone who is domineering is a mother-in-law who tries to control the wedding of her only son.
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verb

Present participle of domineer.

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noun
The act of one who domineers.
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Other Word Forms of Domineering

Noun

Singular:
domineering
Plural:
domineerings

Domineering Sentence Examples

  • Gabriel obeyed, and Katie flung a shoe at the domineering man with the jewel-toned eyes.

  • He opposed with some success the domineering policy of the Venetian government in Italian affairs.

  • It can also mean "ruling the roost" or being very domineering at home.

  • Now some parents can still go to the other extreme and be too domineering So what is the balance?

  • LaRouche was " not domineering " in the earliest days, allowing dissent, one ex-member said.

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