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Meaning of dominating
The primary meaning of the word "dominating" is to have power and control over something or someone.
Etymology of dominating
The word "dominating" comes from the Latin word "dominari", which means to rule or have power over
The Latin word "dominari" is derived from "dominus", meaning master or lord
The word "dominating" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something or someone that has power and control over others
Synonyms
controlling
ruling
reigning
governing
commanding
leading
overpowering
overwhelming
conquering
subduing
suppressing
dominating
tyrannizing
oppressing
exploiting
manipulating
influencing
dictating
directing
managing
overseeing
presiding
reigning
superior
prevalent
paramount
supreme
preeminent
dominant
ascendant
regnant
sovereign
authoritative
powerful
potent
strong
forceful
vigorous
robust
intense
fierce
ferocious
savage
brutal
merciless
ruthless
relentless
unyielding
uncompromising
unrelenting
Definitions
- To have power and control over something or someone
- * To be the most important or noticeable thing in a situation
- * To have a strong influence over someone or something
Usage Examples
- The company is dominating the market with its new product
- * She has a dominating personality that can be intimidating to others
- * The team's dominating performance led them to win the championship
Antonyms
submissive
obedient
compliant
yielding
surrendering
relinquishing
abandoning
renouncing
sacrificing
compromising
conceding
succumbing
weak
feeble
frail
powerless
helpless
ineffective
ineffectual
insignificant
minor
secondary
subordinate
inferior
subject
tributary
dependent
obedient
deferential
compliant
acquiescent
passive
docile
tame
meek
mild
gentle