dominating
ˈdɒmɪneɪtɪŋ
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Definition of dominating - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
overpoweringoverwhelming in impression or effect
  • The dominating view from the hill was breathtaking..
authoritative commanding overwhelming
2.
powermost powerful or influential in a context
  • The dominating team won the championship easily.
authoritative commanding controlling
3.
overbearingRareexercising unwarranted power over othersRare
  • His dominating behavior made others uncomfortable.
authoritative controlling overbearing
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Origin of dominating

Latin, dominari (to rule)

Terms with dominating included in their meaning

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control
in a controlling or dominating manner
attention
stop something from growing or being noticed by dominating
business dominance
company or brand dominating in sales within its industry
general sharing
stop dominating or monopolizing something that should be shared
social
person dominating a conversation or situation
control
dominating or controlling exclusively
confident
dominating a situation with confidence and authority
influential
having a dominating or controlling influence

Examples of dominating in a sentence

  • The dominating factor in the decision was cost.
  • Her dominating presence was felt in every meeting.
  • The dominating influence of the leader was evident.

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  1. French:dominant, dominateur, ...
  2. German:dominierend, beherrschend, ...
  3. Italian:dominante, autoritaristico, ...
  4. Spanish:dominante, preponderante, ...
  5. Portuguese:imponente, dominante, ...
  6. Chinese:主导的, 占主导地位的, ...
  7. Japanese:圧倒的, 支配的な, ...
  8. Arabic:طَاغٍ, مُسَيْطِر, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַרְשִׁים בִּמְיֻחָד, שׁוֹלֵט, ...
  10. Russian:доминирующий, властный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:домінуючий, владний, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रभावशाली, प्रभुत्वशाली, ...
dominate
ˈdɒm.ɪ.neɪt

Definition of dominate - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
authoritytr.govern or control with superior powertr.
  • The king dominated the entire region.
command control rule
2.
prominentintr.be the most important or conspicuous elementintr.
  • In the painting, the red color dominates the canvas..
control domineer oversee
3.
controltr.exert overwhelming influence over someone or somethingtr.
  • Her ideas dominated the discussion.
command control
4.
leadershipintr.enjoy a commanding position in a fieldintr.
  • The team dominated the league for years.
command control
5.
landscapetr.UKoverlook an area from a heighttr.UK
  • The castle dominates the valley.
command oversee
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Expressions with dominate

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command attention and control during a performance
The actor held and dominated the stage with his powerful monologue.
be the main topic in news
The scandal continues to dominate the headlines.

Origin of dominate

Latin, dominari (to rule)

Examples of dominate in a sentence

  • Military forces dominate the occupied territory.
  • The skyscraper dominates the city skyline.
  • Her voice dominates every conversation.
  • He tried to dominate the conversation.
  • The company aims to dominate the market.
  • She aims to dominate the chess tournament this year.

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  1. French:dominer, prédominer, ...
  2. German:beherrschen, prägen, ...
  3. Italian:dominare, predominare, ...
  4. Spanish:dominar, predominar, ...
  5. Portuguese:dominar, predominar, ...
  6. Chinese:统治, 主导, ...
  7. Japanese:支配する, 優勢である, ...
  8. Arabic:سَيْطَرَ, سَادَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִשְׁלוֹט, לִבְלוֹט, ...
  10. Russian:доминировать, преобладать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:панувати, переважати, ...
  12. Hindi:शासन करना, हावी होना, ...
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