Domineer: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿ‘‘
Add to dictionary

domineer

 

[ หŒdษ’mษชหˆnษชษ™ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in a relationship

To dominate or assert control over someone in a relationship, especially in a cruel or oppressive way. It involves using power or authority to intimidate or manipulate the other person.

Synonyms

bully, control, oppress

Examples of usage

  • She refused to be domineered by her partner any longer.
  • He constantly domineered her, making all the decisions without considering her opinion.

Translations

Translations of the word "domineer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dominar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคญเฅเคคเฅเคต เค•เคฐเคจเคพ (prabhutv karna)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dominieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mendominasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะผั–ะฝัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dominowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ”ฏ้…ใ™ใ‚‹ (shihai suru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dominer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dominar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hรขkim olmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€๋ฐฐํ•˜๋‹ค (jibae hada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุณูŠุทุฑ (yusaytir)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dominovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dominovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”ฏ้… (zhฤซpรจi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dominirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรกรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏัั‚ะตะผะดั–ะบ ะตั‚ัƒ (รผstemdik etu)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (dominireba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hakim olmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dominar

Word origin

The word 'domineer' originated from the Old French word 'dominer', which means 'to rule' or 'to dominate'. It has been used in English since the 16th century to describe the act of asserting control or dominance over others, especially in a relationship. The negative connotation of 'domineer' emphasizes the oppressive and manipulative nature of the behavior.

See also: domineering, domineeringly.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,789, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.