Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lord it over someone
idiom
/lɔrd ɪt ˈoʊvər ˈsʌmwʌn/
Definition
To act superior or dominant towards someone; to treat someone as if you are better than they are.
Examples
- Since she got promoted, she has been lording it over her colleagues.
- He tends to lord it over his friends whenever he feels more successful.
Meaning
When someone ‘lords it over’ another person, they exert control or authority in a way that belittles or diminishes the other person.
Synonyms
- dominate
- bully
- marshal
- control
