Domineer
/ˌdɒm.ɪˈnɪər/noun
To assert one's will over another in a domineering manner.
Did you know?The term 'domineer' comes from the Latin 'dominus', meaning 'lord', and reflects a historical legacy of tyranny and control.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
dominus
“lord or master, a term of authority and control.”
Old French
Old French
dominer
“to rule or exercise control.”
Middle English
Middle English
domineeren
“to rule over or exercise dominion.”
Modern English
English
domineer
“to exert control in an overbearing manner.”