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单词 domineering
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domineering

We quickly become patronising in our attitude to them and domineering in the solutions we propose.Mum was a single parent and has always been domineering.Most of the charges involved attitudes and behaviors reflected by a domineering style of leadership.It is like a domineering family member who is financially exploiting us.He has to remove their ability to hide behind a domineering club manager.We may be about to witness the total eclipse of a domineering political clique after 13 years of unbridled power.He is aggressive, domineering and brash where they are calm, consensual and low key.
(adjective) 
Definition
acting arrogantly or tyrannically
They are not domineering parents.
Synonyms
overbearing
an arrogant and overbearing man
arrogant
an air of arrogant indifference
authoritarian
There was a coup to restore authoritarian rule.
oppressive
The new laws will be as oppressive as those they replace.
autocratic
They have grown intolerant of his autocratic ways.
masterful
Successful businesses need bold, masterful managers.
dictatorial
a dictatorial management style
coercive
bossy (informal)
She remembers being a rather bossy little girl.
imperious
She gave him a witheringly imperious look.
tyrannical
Tyrannical dictators rarely last for long.
magisterial
his magisterial voice and bearing
despotic
The country was ruled by a despotic tyrant.
high-handed
He wants to be seen as less bossy and high-handed.
iron-handed
Opposites
meek
,
submissive
,
subservient
,
servile
,
obsequious
Seebossy

Nearby words of
domineering

  • dominate
  • domination
  • domineer
  • domineering
  • dominion
  • domino effect
  • don

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domineering

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