dominate

verb

1. 1

   have dominance or the power to defeat over

   Her pain completely mastered her

   The methods can master the problems

2. 2

   be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

   Money reigns supreme here

   Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood

3. 3

   be in control

   Her husband completely dominates her

4. 4

   look down on

   The villa dominates the town

5. 5

   be greater in significance than

   the tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness