dominer

Definitions of dominer
  1. verb
    overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
    synonyms: maîtriser
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    type of:
    aviver, provoquer, soulever, éveiller
    call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
  2. verb
    have dominance or the power to defeat over
    synonyms: maîtriser
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    types:
    commander
    be in command of
    assujettir, soumettre, subjuguer
    make subservient; force to submit or subdue
    esclavager, réduire en esclavage
    make a slave of; bring into servitude
    type of:
    avoir du pouvoir sur, commander, contrôler
    exercise authoritative control or power over
  3. verb
    be in control
    synonyms: contrôler, diriger
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    types:
    posséder
    enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas
    type of:
    agir sur, influencer
    have and exert influence or effect
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