dominated

Thân thiện

The team was dominated by their opponents in the final match.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Harassed by persistent nagging: Being subjected to constant, annoying criticism, complaints, or demands, often to the point of feeling pressured or controlled.
   • Controlled or ruled by superior authority or power: Being under the complete influence, command, or domination of a more powerful person, group, force, or idea.

Usage

• The word "dominated" describes a state where someone or something is subjected to overpowering control or persistent pressure.
• It is often used to describe relationships, situations, or systems where one element exerts overwhelming influence.

Examples

• Harassed by persistent nagging:
  • The dominated husband finally agreed to buy the car just to get some peace.
  • She felt dominated by her boss's constant demands for perfection.
• Controlled or ruled by superior authority or power:
  • The small country was dominated by its larger neighbor for centuries.
  • The discussion was dominated by the CEO's strong opinions.

Advanced Usage

• "to be dominated by": This is the most common construction, indicating the source of the control or pressure.
  • His thoughts were dominated by fear of failure.
  • The market is currently dominated by a few large tech companies.

Variants and Related Words

• Dominate (verb): To have a commanding influence over; to exercise control over.
  • One player dominated the entire game.
• Dominant (adjective): Most important, powerful, or influential.
  • The dominant culture in the region.
• Domination (noun): The exercise of control or influence over someone or something.
  • The empire's domination of the seas.

Synonyms

• Controlled: Managed or regulated by an external force.
• Subjugated: Brought under complete control or domination.
• Overpowered: Overwhelmed by a superior force.
• Harassed: Subjected to aggressive pressure or intimidation.

Antonyms

• Independent: Free from external control or influence.
• Autonomous: Having self-government or the freedom to act independently.
• Uncontrolled: Not subject to restraint or regulation.

Related Phrases

• Male-dominated: Controlled or predominantly influenced by men.
  • The industry has traditionally been male-dominated.
• Domineering (adjective): Asserting one's will over another in an arrogant way. (Note: This is a related but distinct word describing the person/entity exerting control, not the state of being controlled).
  • He had a domineering personality that intimidated his colleagues.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. harassed by persistent nagging
2. controlled or ruled by superior authority or power

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