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Domineer vs Dictator - What's the difference?

domineer | dictator |

As a verb domineer

is to rule over or control arbitrarily or arrogantly; to tyrannize.

As a noun dictator is

originally, a magistrate without colleague in republican ancient Rome, who held full executive authority for a term granted by the senate (legislature), typically to conduct a war.

domineer

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • To rule over or control arbitrarily or arrogantly; to tyrannize.

    • dictator

    English

    (wikipedia dictator)

    Alternative forms

    * dictatour (obsolete)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Originally, a magistrate without colleague in republican ancient Rome, who held full executive authority for a term granted by the senate (legislature), typically to conduct a war
  • A totalitarian leader of a country, nation, or government
  • A tyrannical boss, or authority figure
  • A person who dictates text (e.g. letters to a clerk)
  • A ruler or , the highest level of authority.

    • Related terms

    * dictate * dictatorial * dictatorship