Meaning & use
domineering
Tending to control or dominate others in an overbearing, often unpleasant way.
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Her domineering boss micromanaged every single detail of the entire project.
He grew up with a domineering father who never let him make his own decisions.
A note on using this word
Always negative, implying excessive control over others rather than simply strong, confident leadership.
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