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Verb: domineer  ,dó-mu'neer
  1. Rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner
    "her husband and mother-in-law domineer her";
    - tyrannize, tyrannise [Brit]

Derived forms: domineering, domineered, domineers

Type of: ballyrag [N. Amer, informal], boss, boss around [informal], browbeat, bully, bullyrag [N. Amer, informal], hector, push about [informal], push around [informal], strong-arm