Definitions

reign

[reyn] / reɪn /

NOUN

rule, dominion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dynasty regime tenure

STRONG

administration ascendancy command control empire hegemony incumbency influence monarchy power sovereignty supremacy sway

Antonyms

STRONG

impotence incapacity inferiority powerlessness subordination subservience weakness

VERB

have power over; prevail

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dominate govern hold sway occupy predominate

STRONG

administer boss command domineer helm influence manage obtain overrule preponderate rule sit

WEAK

be in power be in the driver's seat be supreme head up hold power rule the roost run the show run things superabound wear the crown

Antonyms

STRONGEST

surrender yield

STRONG

follow mismanage submit

WEAK

serve

Example Sentences

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Only once in Amorim's turbulent 14-month reign did United win three games in a row and Carrick has matched that run within weeks of his appointment until the end of the season.

From Barron's

Lens are top of the standings on 46 points after beating Le Havre 1-0 on Friday, but reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain are just one point back in second before visiting Strasbourg later on Sunday.

From Barron's

Overall, Rosenior's early reign, now four weeks old, has been characterised by grinding out results and impactful in‑game adjustments.

From BBC

They could become the owner of the reigning Super Bowl champions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Then, regardless of the outcome, the reigning NFC champions are expected to be put up for sale, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal

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