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Topic: Politics

domineer

IPA: /ˌdɒmɪˈnɪə/

KK: /dɑːməˈnɪr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To rule or control others in a way that is arrogant or overbearing.

Example: He tends to domineer over his colleagues during meetings.

transitive verb

Definition: To control or rule over someone in a harsh or arrogant way.

Example: He tends to domineer over his colleagues, making it difficult for them to express their opinions.

dominion

IPA: /dɪˈmɪn.jən/

KK: /dəˈmɪn.jən/

noun

Definition: A territory or area that is controlled by a person or group; it can also refer to the power or control someone has over something.

Example: The king ruled over his dominion with wisdom and strength.

dominium

IPA: /dɒˈmɪnɪəm/

KK: /dɑˈmɪnɪəm/

noun

Definition: The legal right to own and control property or land, which is more than just having temporary use or possession of it.

Example: The farmer has full dominium over the land he inherited from his father.

donnybrook

IPA: //ˈdɒniˌbrʊk//

KK: /ˈdɑniˌbrʊk/

noun

Definition: A noisy and chaotic argument or fight, often involving many people.

Example: The debate turned into a donnybrook when the audience started shouting.

doomsayer

IPA: /ˈduːmseɪər/

KK: /ˈdumˌseɪər/

noun

Definition: A person who predicts disaster or negative events, often in a pessimistic way.

Example: The doomsayer warned everyone about the dangers of climate change.

doomsaying

IPA: /ˈduːmseɪɪŋ/

KK: /ˈdumˌseɪɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of predicting bad things will happen in the future.

Example: His doomsaying about the economy worried many people.

verb

Definition: To predict or proclaim that something bad will happen, often in a dramatic or exaggerated way.

Example: The doomsaying about the economy has caused many people to worry about their jobs.

doomsday

IPA: /ˈduːmzdeɪ/

KK: /ˈdumzˌdeɪ/

noun

Definition: A day or time when a catastrophic event is expected to happen, often associated with the end of the world or final judgment.

Example: Many people believe that doomsday predictions are often exaggerated.

dossier

IPA: /ˈdɒs.i.eɪ/

KK: /ˈdɔː.si.eɪ/

noun

Definition: A set of documents that provide detailed information about a specific person or topic.

Example: The detective reviewed the dossier on the suspect before the meeting.

dotation

IPA: /dɒˈteɪʃən/

KK: /dɔˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A financial gift or fund given to support an organization or cause, often for charitable purposes.

Example: The hospital received a generous dotation to improve its facilities.

doublespeak

IPA: //ˈdʌbəlspiːk//

KK: /ˈdʌbəlˌspiːk/

noun

Definition: Language that is used to confuse or mislead people, often by hiding the truth or making something seem different from what it really is.

Example: The politician's speech was full of doublespeak, making it hard to understand his true intentions.

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