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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

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

From New York Times • Jan. 15, 2011

"To-morrow at midnight," said the first who appeared to be in authority.

From A Study in Scarlet by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir

He was instantly, but mysteriously, approached, and touched on the arm by a red-faced bareheaded man, who seemed to be in authority, and was beckoned to follow.

From Reminiscences of Scottish Life and Character by Ramsay, Edward Bannerman

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

"Murphy, you watch this man while I make a call on the neighbors," said the officer who seemed to be in authority.

From The Million Dollar Mystery Novelized from the Scenario of F. Lonergan by MacGrath, Harold

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