Lord over Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫɔɹd/ /ˈoʊvɝ
LORD OH-vur
lˈɔːd/ /ˈəʊvɐ
LAWD OH-vuh
Definition
To act in a controlling or domineering way towards someone, behaving as if you are more important or in charge.
Usage & Nuances
Usually disapproving and informal; implies arrogance or bossiness. Common with 'someone' or 'others' (e.g., 'He likes to lord over his coworkers'). Related to 'boss around' but carries a stronger sense of superiority.
Spanish: mandonear - dominar - controlarlo todoPortuguese (BR): mandar em - dominar - impor-sePortuguese (PT): mandar em - dominar - impor-seChinese (Simplified): 对…颐指气使 - 对…发号施令Chinese (Traditional): 對…頤指氣使 - 對…發號施令Hindi: हुकूम चलाना - दबदबा दिखानाArabic: يتسلط على - يتحكم فيBengali: নিয়ন্ত্রণ করা - উপরে আধিপত্য দেখানোRussian: господствовать над - помыкатьJapanese: 支配する - 威張るVietnamese: áp đặt lên - kiểm soát quá mứcKorean: 군림하다 - 지배하다Turkish: hükmetmek - üstünlük taslamakUrdu: حکمرانی کرنا - بالادستی جتاناIndonesian: menguasai secara berlebihan - memerintah atas
Example Sentences
He likes to lord over his little brother.
basic
Don't try to lord over your classmates.
basic
She doesn't lord over others at work.
basic
After his promotion, he started to lord over the entire team.
natural
Nobody likes it when you try to lord over every conversation.
natural
He can't help but lord over people when he feels powerful.
natural