doctrine
nounA stated principle or body of beliefs guiding an organization or field.
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adjectiveInsisting on beliefs as unquestionably true without sufficient openness to challenge.
dominance
nounThe condition of having the greatest influence, strength, or prominence.
Greatest influence or prominence
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dominant
adjectiveHaving the greatest influence, power, or prominence in a setting.
Most influential or prominent
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domineering
adjectiveTrying to control others in an overbearing or arbitrary way.
Overbearingly controlling
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downplay
verbTo present something as less important or serious than it may be.
drastic
adjectiveSevere or extreme in action, effect, or extent.
dubious
adjectiveUncertain or doubtful; also questionable in reliability or value.
Uncertain or unconvinced
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ductile
adjectiveAble to be drawn into wire or shaped; figuratively, easily led or influenced.
Able to be drawn or shaped
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duplicity
nounDeceit through contradictory words or conduct.
Deceptive double-dealing
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dynamic
adjectiveCharacterized by activity or change, or by interactions that produce change.
Active and changing
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