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dom·i·neer  audio  (dm-nîr) KEY 

VERB:
dom·i·neered, dom·i·neer·ing, dom·i·neers
VERB:
tr.
To rule over or control arbitrarily or arrogantly; tyrannize.
VERB:
intr.
To exercise arbitrary or arrogant rule or control.

ETYMOLOGY:
Dutch domineren, from French dominer, from Latin dominr, to dominate ; see dominate


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