Synonyms for dominate

rule, manage, control, dictate to, predominate, subject, subjugate, keep down, carry authority, tyrannize, keep subjugated, have one's (own) way, have influence over, domineer, browbeat, bully, push around, carry authority, bend to one's will, command, overshadow, tower above, overlook, eclipse, play first fiddle*, lead by the nose*, boss*, keep under one's thumb*, rule the roost*, wear the pants*, walk all over*; see also command 2, govern, subject.