domineering
adjective/ˌdɒmɪˈnɪərɪŋ/
/ˌdɑːmɪˈnɪrɪŋ/
(disapproving)- trying to control other people without considering their opinions or feelings
- He was brought up by a cold and domineering father.
- a domineering manner
Extra ExamplesTopics Personal qualitiesc2- He was told at work that he was too domineering and unable to delegate responsibility.
- She was a stubborn, domineering woman.
Oxford Collocations DictionaryDomineering is used with these nouns:- father
- mother
- wife
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