DOMINATING: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DOMINATING?

Need another word that means the same as “dominating”? Find 9 synonyms and 30 related words for “dominating” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Dominating” are: ascendant, ascendent, commanding, overlooking, autocratic, bossy, high-and-mighty, magisterial, peremptory

Dominating as an Adjective

Definitions of "Dominating" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “dominating” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power.
• Most powerful or important or influential.
• Used of a height or viewpoint.

Synonyms of "Dominating" as an adjective (9 Words)

ascendant	Tending or directed upward. Rooted and ascendant strength like that of foliage.
ascendent	Tending or directed upward.
autocratic	Offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power. Autocratic behavior.
bossy	Fond of giving people orders; domineering. A bossy way of ordering others around.
commanding	Used of a height or viewpoint. A commanding officer.
high-and-mighty	Having or showing great strength or force or intensity- Bulwer-Lytton.
magisterial	Of or relating to a magistrate. A magisterial pronouncement.
overlooking	Used of a height or viewpoint. The balcony overlooking the ballroom.
peremptory	Not open to appeal or challenge; final. A peremptory order of the court.

Usage Examples of "Dominating" as an adjective

• A rather aggressive and dominating character.
• D-day is considered the dominating event of the war in Europe.
• Looked up at the castle dominating the countryside.

Associations of "Dominating" (30 Words)

autocracy	A political system governed by a single individual. The Grand Duchy of Tuscany was an autocracy.
autocrat	An imperious person who insists on complete obedience from others. Eva was an autocrat people didn t argue unless they had a lot of courage.
autocratic	Taking no account of other people’s wishes or opinions; domineering. Autocratic government.
controllable	Capable of being directed or influenced. The glider was fully controllable.
despot	A cruel and oppressive dictator.
despotism	The exercise of absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way. Some nations are democracies others are despotisms.
dictator	A person who behaves in an autocratic way. My boss is a dictator who makes everyone work overtime.
dictatorship	Absolute authority in any sphere. The effects of forty years of dictatorship.
fascism	(in general use) extreme authoritarian, oppressive, or intolerant views or practices. This is yet another example of health fascism in action.
fascist	Relating to fascism. If I were being a culinary fascist I would possibly moan about the overdone cooked tomatoes.
governor	A member of a governing body. The governor of the Bank of England.
indiscriminately	In a random manner; unsystematically. People who are sedentary and who eat indiscriminately.
king	Used in names of animals and plants that are particularly large e g king cobra. The king of rock.
manageable	Capable of being managed or controlled. Her long hair was black wavy and manageable.
monocracy	A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.
monopolize	Have or take the greatest share of. The bigger clubs monopolize the most profitable sponsorships and TV deals.
oppression	Mental pressure or distress. After years of oppression they finally revolted.
potentate	A monarch or ruler, especially an autocratic one.
proletarian	A member of the working class (not necessarily employed. They are true proletarians.
regime	A coordinated programme for the promotion or restoration of health a regimen. Ideological opponents of the regime.
reign	Have sovereign power. Queen Elizabeth reigns over the UK.
ruler	A straight strip or cylinder of plastic, wood, metal, or other rigid material, typically marked at regular intervals and used to draw straight lines or measure distances.
satrap	A governor of a province in ancient Persia.
suppress	Bring under control by force or authority. Suppress a nascent uprising.
theocracy	A system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god. It is a society just emerging from theocracy.
totalitarianism	The principle of complete and unrestricted power in government. Democratic countries were fighting against totalitarianism.
tyrannize	Rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner. He tyrannizes over the servants.
tyranny	A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc. Refugees fleeing tyranny and oppression.
tyrant	A tyrant flycatcher. Her father was a tyrant and a bully.