How to Pronounce "lord over"
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɔɹd/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
lˈɔːd/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LORD OH-vur
UK
LAWD OH-vuh
Listen in Context
He likes to lord over his little brother.
Don't try to lord over your classmates.
She doesn't lord over others at work.
After his promotion, he started to lord over the entire team.