Domineering

Synonyms of domineering

• oppressive
• authoritative
• controlling

Antonyms of domineering

• passive
• submissive
• lenient

Collocations of domineering

domineering personality

Frequency: 70 %

Her domineering personality made it difficult for others to voice their opinions.

domineering behavior

Frequency: 65 %

His domineering behavior often alienated his colleagues.

domineering attitude

Frequency: 60 %

Her domineering attitude caused tension within the team.

domineering nature

Frequency: 50 %

His domineering nature made it challenging to work collaboratively.

domineering leadership

Frequency: 45 %

The domineering leadership style of the manager stifled creativity in the department.

Idiomatic Expressions for domineering

• Phrase: domineering mother
  Meaning: a mother who is overly controlling or authoritative in her relationship with her children
  Usage: Growing up with a domineering mother made it difficult for him to assert himself as an adult.