English · Phrasal verb Attested

lord over

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lord, over: to act as a lord or boss in relation to (someone or something).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hành động như một ông chủ hoặc người quản lý

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Where it’s used: Used American English

But if you think that you can lord over him, then he is going to lord over you — he'll be your lord and master with force.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To dominate; to have the most prominent position among.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

chiếm ưu thế, có vị trí nổi bật

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To use something as evidence of one's superiority over.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

dùng làm bằng chứng cho sự vượt trội

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “lord over” mean?

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lord, over: to act as a lord or boss in relation to (someone or something).

Is “lord over” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.