How to use "domineering" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "domineering" in popular movie and book plots

  • Alastair is unable to live with the domineering Epifania, however, and leaves her for the more domestic Polly Smith.  - The Millionairess
  • The central character is a Devon physician, dr Bickleigh, who is in an unhappy marriage to a domineering wife, Julia.  - Malice Aforethought
  • The domineering Harold takes charge.  - Last Woman on Earth
  • The Durants chafe under its unfeeling, domineering manner, hoping to one another to one day be free of the Optimen and Cyborgs.  - The Eyes of Heisenberg
  • There is the Priest Grigoris — a domineering man who bends God's will to his own.  - Christ Recrucified
  • Although already in her forties, she still lives in an apartment with her domineering mother.  - The Piano Teacher (film)
  • Kate is constantly put upon by family troubles, and is now living with her domineering aunt, Maud Lowder.  - The Wings of the Dove
  • It also provides comic relief in the form of a domineering choir director.  - The Preacher's Wife
  • The film ends with their first rehearsal, where Oscar reverts to his usual domineering self and a desperate Lily.  - Twentieth Century (film)
  • Lord Brockhurst's domineering wife Lady Brockhurst is also introduced.  - The Boy Friend (musical)
  • DeVere brings his domineering mother, who is soon nicknamed by Audrey 'Mrs.  - To the Manor Born
  • Lionel Cosgrove (Timothy Balme) lives with his domineering mother, Vera (Elizabeth Moody).  - Braindead (film)
  • Knudsen is a domineering religious man who warns against those who "traffic in gold" and trades Bible verses with Judd at the dinner table.  - Ride the High Country
  • The author depicts an antagonistic relationship between Ernest and his hypocritical and domineering parents.  - The Way of All Flesh
  • Frank was adopted by his wealthy and domineering aunt and he has had very few opportunities to visit before.  - Emma (novel)
  • Frustrated by Harpo's domineering behavior, Sofia moves out, taking her children with her.  - The Color Purple

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