dominate

[dom-uh-neyt] / ˈdɒm əˌneɪt /

VERB

govern, rule

Synonyms

STRONGEST

command control dictate influence lead manage monopolize overshadow prevail run

STRONG

boss direct domineer eclipse handle head outshine overbear overrule predominate preponderate reign subject subjugate sway tyrannize

WEAK

call the shots detract from have one's way have upper hand hold sway over keep under thumb lay down the law lead by the nose play first fiddle prevail over rule the roost run the show sit on top of superabound

Antonyms

STRONGEST

follow lose obey

STRONG

mismanage neglect submit

WEAK

be below go along surrender yield

VERB

tower above

Synonyms

STRONG

bestride overlie overlook overtop survey

WEAK

look down upon loom over stand over

Antonyms

WEAK

be below follow go along submit surrender yield

Example Sentences

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Angel City dominated the match statistically as much as it did on the field, outshooting Chicago 17-7 and putting six of those shots on target.

From Los Angeles Times

Plot aside, the movie has opened a can of earworms that have dominated film festivals, music awards and the background score in malls around the world.

From BBC

In the consumer market, Apple dominates; its AI-powered software is expected to be running in most if not all of its devices by 2032.

From The Wall Street Journal

Paul Thomas Anderson and “One Battle” have dominated the precursor awards, but Ryan Coogler and “Sinners” have gained momentum in recent weeks.

From Los Angeles Times

Though they sometimes escalate into larger-scale military drills, these maneuvers, which once dominated news headlines, quieted to a din as they became routine.

From The Wall Street Journal

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