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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I went through a vegan phase in high school, back when soy reigned supreme in the plant-based aisle.

From Salon

Venkatesham, who comes under special scrutiny from fans given his Arsenal links, must get this next move right after Tudor's chaotic reign has brought only one win in seven matches so far.

From BBC

But Welbeck continued to deliver for the Seagulls with a double, to defeat reigning champions Liverpool, and take his tally to 12 goals for the season.

From BBC

During the Covid pandemic when she was living at Windsor Castle, she would often pray at the small private chapel within the Castle - a religious commitment that ran through her 70-year reign.

From BBC

Their latest defeat is the 10th in the league this season, making it only the seventh time the reigning Premier League champions have lost 10 or more games during their title defence.

From BBC

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