v., -neered, -neer·ing, -neers. v.tr.
To rule over or control arbitrarily or arrogantly; tyrannize.
v.intr.
To exercise arbitrary or arrogant rule or control.
[Dutch domineren, from French dominer, from Latin dominārī, to dominate. See dominate.]
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