lording
n.
Sample Sentences
- The king's lording over his subjects instilled both fear and admiration.
- In the novel, the protagonist struggles against the lording influence of wealth and power.
- Lording it over others may give a temporary sense of superiority, but it often breeds resentment.
- The coach's lording of his authority led to a toxic atmosphere within the team.
- She resented the lording behavior of her colleague, who often belittled others in meetings.
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