(intransitive) often foll by over. to act with arrogance or tyranny; behave imperiously
Word Origin
C16: from Dutch domineren, from French dominer to dominate
Word Origin and History for domineer
v.
1580s, from Dutch domineren "to rule" (16c.), from Middle French dominer, from Latin dominari "to rule, 'lord' it over" (see domination). Shakespeare's usage is not the earliest in English. Related: Domineering.