lord it over

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of LORD

to assume or treat with an air of superiority <waiters at that fancy restaurant like to lord it over the customers, acting like they're doing them a favor just being there>

Synonyms lord (it over), patronize, talk down (to)

Related Words cold-shoulder, cut, high-hat, slight, snub; queen (it over)

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