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be in authority

VERB

rule

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conduct control dominate lead order overrule prevail run take over

STRONG

administer bridle command curb decree dictate direct domineer guide predominate preponderate preside regulate reign restrain sway

WEAK

be in driver's seat be in power crack the whip hold sway hold the reins keep under one's thumb lay down the law rule the roost run the show sit on top of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

follow lose obey surrender

STRONG

misguide mislead mismanage neglect release serve submit

WEAK

plead

Example Sentences

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A woman who seemed to be in authority grabbed his wrist.

From New York Times • Jan. 15, 2011

Cornelia had noticed a girl who seemed to be in authority, and who sat where she could oversee and overhear all that went on.

From The Coast of Bohemia by Howells, William Dean

I see it is best for the children, but I should like to know exactly who is to be in authority over them.'

From Beechcroft at Rockstone by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

That those are in authority who ought to be in authority, and that they know what they are doing appears to them a truth of which there can be no doubt.

From The Kingdom of God Is Within You by Garnett, Constance

Such persons were not difficult to find, it is true; and it was a proof that those claiming to be in authority, rightfully or not, were present.

From Wyandotte by Cooper, James Fenimore

be in authority

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