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Dominating

of Dominate

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Dominant 84% connected

Ruling; governing; prevailing; controlling; predominant; as, the dominant party, church, spirit, power.

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Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.

Dominant 84% connected

Ruling; governing; prevailing; controlling; predominant; as, the dominant party, church, spirit, power.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Domineering 84% connected

of Domineer

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Domineering 84% connected

of Domineer

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High 84% connected

To hie.

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High 84% connected

To hie.

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Synonym 8

Ascendant 92% connected

Ascent; height; elevation.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Ascendent 92% connected

Rising toward the zenith; above the horizon.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Autocratic 92% connected

Alt. of Autocratical

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Bossy 92% connected

Ornamented with bosses; studded.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Commanding 92% connected

of Command

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Magisterial 92% connected

Of or pertaining to a master or magistrate, or one in authority; having the manner of a magister; official; commanding; authoritative. Hence: Overbea…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Overlooking 92% connected

of Overlook

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Peremptory 92% connected

Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal; positive; absolute; decisive; conclusive; final.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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