v. |
[1] |
rule
,
regulate
,
regularize
,
control
,
direct
,
regularise
,
order
,
reign
,
hold sway (over)
,
lead
,
conduct
,
guide
,
manage
,
regulate
,
run
,
supervise
,
superintend
,
oversee
,
steer
,
captain
,
pilot
,
command
,
head (up)
,
look after
,
sit on the throne
,
wield the sceptre
,
wear the crown
,
run the show
,
be in power
,
be in charge (of)
,
exercise/wield power/control (over)
,
have/hold the whip hand
,
(Colloq) wear the pants
,
be in the saddle/driver's seat
|
[2] |
control
,
check
,
bridle
,
curb
,
master
,
subdue
,
restrain
,
contain
,
hold in
,
suppress
,
repress
|
[3] |
rule
|
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