domineering; imperious; arbitrary
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
domineering; imperious; arbitrary and autocratic; acting with high-handed tyranny
Describes a person, especially one in power, who acts arbitrarily and tyrannically without regard for others' opinions or rights. Often carries a negative connotation.
Tā他
wéi为
rén人
zhuān专
hèng横
bá跋
hù扈
，
méi没
yǒu有
rén人
yuàn愿
yì意
yǔ与
tā他
hé合
zuò作
。
He is domineering and tyrannical, and no one is willing to cooperate with him.
Zhè这
wèi位
lǐng领
dǎo导
zuò作
fēng风
zhuān专
hèng横
，
cóng从
bù不
tīng听
qǔ取
xià下
shǔ属
de的
yì意
jiàn见
。
This leader has an autocratic style and never listens to subordinates' opinions.
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Zhuān专
hèng横
de的
tǒng统
zhì治
zuì最
zhōng终
huì会
bèi被
rén人
mín民
tuī推
fān翻
。
Arbitrary rule will eventually be overthrown by the people.
Tā他
nà那
zhǒng种
zhuān专
hèng横
de的
tài态
dù度
ràng让
dà大
jiā家
dōu都
hěn很
fǎn反
gǎn感
。
His overbearing attitude makes everyone very uncomfortable.