Domineer

Pronunciation: /ˌdɑːməˈnɪr/

Definitions of domineer

verb to assert one's will over others in an arrogant way

Example Sentences

A1 She doesn't like to domineer over others.

A2 He tends to domineer in group projects.

B1 The manager was known to domineer in meetings.

B2 The CEO's tendency to domineer led to a high turnover rate.

C1 Her domineering attitude in the workplace caused tension among colleagues.

C2 The politician's attempt to domineer the debate backfired on live television.

Examples of domineer in a Sentence

formal The CEO was known to domineer over his employees, often micromanaging every aspect of their work.

informal My older brother always tries to domineer over our family gatherings, insisting on controlling everything.

slang Don't let him domineer the conversation, we all want a chance to speak.

figurative The storm clouds seemed to domineer over the horizon, signaling an impending downpour.

Grammatical Forms of domineer

• past tense: domineered
• plural: domineers
• comparative: more domineering
• superlative: most domineering
• present tense: domineers
• future tense: will domineer
• perfect tense: have domineered
• continuous tense: is domineering
• singular: domineer
• positive degree: domineering
• infinitive: to domineer
• gerund: domineering
• participle: domineering

Origin and Evolution of domineer

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'domineer' originated from the Latin word 'dominari' which means 'to rule or dominate'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe someone who asserts their authority in a controlling or tyrannical manner, the word 'domineer' has evolved to also imply someone who behaves arrogantly or oppressively towards others.