domineering
[ dom-uh-neer-ing ]
adjective
inclined to rule arbitrarily or despotically; overbearing; tyrannical: domineering parents.
Origin of domineering
1Other 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
acting with or showing arrogance or tyranny; imperious
Derived forms of domineering
- domineeringly, adverb
- domineeringness, noun
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