señorear

Spanish

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) to govern; rule over or lord it over
  • (transitive) to look over; tower over
  • (transitive) to dominate; to control (one's emotions)
  • (transitive) to call (someone) "sir"
  • (reflexive) to behave in a lofty manner
  • (reflexive) to seize control

Etymology

Affix from Spanish, Castilian señor.

Origin

Spanish

señor

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