domineer

/dˌɒmɪnˈi‍ə/

/ˌdɑməˈnɪɹ/

to domineer

MAIN VERB

rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner

synonyms : tyrannise

Examples

1. The article portrayed her as domineering by dropping quotes from her out of context.

2. They didn't perceive that they were domineered.

3. He was domineering toward the children, and as they grew older, they began to fear and loathe him.

4. As a result, the harem had to be guarded by someone who was domineering yet somehow not sexualized as male.