1. inclined to exercise arbitrary and overbearing control over others

Examples

• Her domineering personality made it difficult for others to express their opinions.
• The domineering manager micromanaged every aspect of his employees’ work.
• She left the relationship because of his domineering behavior.
• The domineering father never allowed his children to make their own decisions.
• His domineering attitude alienated many of his colleagues.
• The team struggled under their domineering coach’s harsh methods.