menace

domineers

ˌdɒmɪˈnɪə

verb

assert one’s will over another in an arrogant way.

she doesn’t domineer, preferring to lead by inspiration rather than by intimidation

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domineered

ˌdɒmɪˈnɪə

verb

assert one’s will over another in an arrogant way.

she doesn’t domineer, preferring to lead by inspiration rather than by intimidation

browbeat,bully,intimidate,pressurize,menace,hector,boss (about),boss (around),push about,push around,order about,order around,give orders to,lord it over,tyrannize,terrorize,persecute,oppress,dictate to,be overbearing,ride roughshod over,trample on,have under one’s thumb,rule with an iron hand,rule with a rod of iron,use strong-arm tactics on,impose one’s will on,bend to one’s will,subjugate,bulldoze,walk all over,railroad,lean on,put the screws on,strong-arm,squeeze,overbearing,authoritarian,imperious,high-handed,high and mighty,autocratic,autarchic,officious,peremptory,bossy,arrogant,haughty,masterful,forceful,coercive,bullish,dictatorial,tyrannical,draconian,despotic,controlling,oppressive,subjugating,iron-fisted,iron-handed,strict,harsh,severe,throwing one’s weight about,throwing one’s weight around,pushful

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domineer

ˌdɒmɪˈnɪə

verb

assert one’s will over another in an arrogant way.

she doesn’t domineer, preferring to lead by inspiration rather than by intimidation

browbeat,bully,intimidate,pressurize,menace,hector,boss (about),boss (around),push about,push around,order about,order around,give orders to,lord it over,tyrannize,terrorize,persecute,oppress,dictate to,be overbearing,ride roughshod over,trample on,have under one’s thumb,rule with an iron hand,rule with a rod of iron,use strong-arm tactics on,impose one’s will on,bend to one’s will,subjugate,bulldoze,walk all over,railroad,lean on,put the screws on,strong-arm,squeeze,overbearing,authoritarian,imperious,high-handed,high and mighty,autocratic,autarchic,officious,peremptory,bossy,arrogant,haughty,masterful,forceful,coercive,bullish,dictatorial,tyrannical,draconian,despotic,controlling,oppressive,subjugating,iron-fisted,iron-handed,strict,harsh,severe,throwing one’s weight about,throwing one’s weight around,pushful

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chances

tʃɑːns

noun

a possibility of something happening.

there is a chance of winning the raffle

possibility,prospect,probability,odds,likelihood,likeliness,expectation,anticipation,conceivability,feasibility,plausibility,risk,threat,menace,hazard,danger,fear,peril,liability,hope,opportunity,promise

verb

do something by accident or without intending to.

he was very effusive if they chanced to meet

happen

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chance

tʃɑːns

noun

a possibility of something happening.

there is a chance of winning the raffle

possibility,prospect,probability,odds,likelihood,likeliness,expectation,anticipation,conceivability,feasibility,plausibility,risk,threat,menace,hazard,danger,fear,peril,liability,hope,opportunity,promise

adjective

fortuitous; accidental.

a chance meeting

verb

do something by accident or without intending to.

he was very effusive if they chanced to meet

happen

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browbeats

ˈbraʊbiːt

verb

intimidate (someone), typically into doing something, with stern or abusive words.

a witness is being browbeaten under cross-examination

bully,hector,intimidate,force,coerce,compel,badger,dragoon,cow,bludgeon,persecute,domineer,oppress,pressure,pressurize,tyrannize,terrorize,menace,subjugate,use strong-arm tactics on,harass,harry,hound,nag,goad,boss about,boss around,bulldoze,railroad,lean on

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browbeating

ˈbraʊbiːt

verb

intimidate (someone), typically into doing something, with stern or abusive words.

a witness is being browbeaten under cross-examination

bully,hector,intimidate,force,coerce,compel,badger,dragoon,cow,bludgeon,persecute,domineer,oppress,pressure,pressurize,tyrannize,terrorize,menace,subjugate,use strong-arm tactics on,harass,harry,hound,nag,goad,boss about,boss around,bulldoze,railroad,lean on

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browbeaten

ˈbraʊbiːt

verb

intimidate (someone), typically into doing something, with stern or abusive words.

a witness is being browbeaten under cross-examination

bully,hector,intimidate,force,coerce,compel,badger,dragoon,cow,bludgeon,persecute,domineer,oppress,pressure,pressurize,tyrannize,terrorize,menace,subjugate,use strong-arm tactics on,harass,harry,hound,nag,goad,boss about,boss around,bulldoze,railroad,lean on

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browbeat

ˈbraʊbiːt

verb

intimidate (someone), typically into doing something, with stern or abusive words.

a witness is being browbeaten under cross-examination

bully,hector,intimidate,force,coerce,compel,badger,dragoon,cow,bludgeon,persecute,domineer,oppress,pressure,pressurize,tyrannize,terrorize,menace,subjugate,use strong-arm tactics on,harass,harry,hound,nag,goad,boss about,boss around,bulldoze,railroad,lean on

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ballyrags

/ˈbʊlɪraɡ/

verb

Treat (someone) in a scolding or intimidating way.

frighten,menace,terrify,scare,alarm,terrorize,overawe,awe,cow,subdue,discourage,daunt,unnerve

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ballyragging

/ˈbʊlɪraɡ/

verb

Treat (someone) in a scolding or intimidating way.

frighten,menace,terrify,scare,alarm,terrorize,overawe,awe,cow,subdue,discourage,daunt,unnerve

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ballyragged

/ˈbʊlɪraɡ/

verb

Treat (someone) in a scolding or intimidating way.

frighten,menace,terrify,scare,alarm,terrorize,overawe,awe,cow,subdue,discourage,daunt,unnerve

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ballyrag

/ˈbʊlɪraɡ/

verb

Treat (someone) in a scolding or intimidating way.

frighten,menace,terrify,scare,alarm,terrorize,overawe,awe,cow,subdue,discourage,daunt,unnerve

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augury

/ˈɔɡ(j)əri/

noun

A sign of what will happen in the future; an omen.

they heard the sound as an augury of death

omen,sign,indication,presage,warning,forewarning,harbinger,augury,signal,promise,threat,menace,ill omen,forecast,prediction,prognostication,prophecy,straw in the wind,writing on the wall,hint,auspice

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auguries

/ˈɔːɡjʊri/

noun

A sign of what will happen in the future; an omen.

they heard the sound as an augury of death

omen,sign,indication,presage,warning,forewarning,harbinger,augury,signal,promise,threat,menace,ill omen,forecast,prediction,prognostication,prophecy,straw in the wind,writing on the wall,hint,auspice

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afflictions

/əˈflɪkʃ(ə)n/

noun

A cause of pain or harm.

a crippling affliction of the nervous system

disorder,disease,malady,complaint,ailment,illness,indisposition,scourge,plague,trouble,menace,evil,visitation

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affliction

/əˈflɪkʃ(ə)n/

noun

Something that causes pain or suffering.

a crippling affliction of the nervous system

disorder,disease,malady,complaint,ailment,illness,indisposition,scourge,plague,trouble,menace,evil,visitation

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