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

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Italy, reigning Olympic champions in the mixed doubles, will begin their bid for gold against South Korea on Thursday.

From Barron's

Hosts Italy have several big hopes in the men's event, including reigning world champion Roland Fischnaller, who will be competing in his seventh Winter Olympics at the age of 45.

From BBC

Captain Caelan Doris said on Wednesday that he has faith in young fly-half Sam Prendergast ahead of Ireland's daunting Six Nations opener away to reigning champions France in Paris, despite reservations about his defence.

From Barron's

The reigning world champion will be competing at his first Olympics having controversially been left out of the US team in Beijing.

From BBC

In the Western Conference, the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder became the first team this season to record 40 wins with a 128-92 demolition of the Orlando Magic.

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