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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Odermatt, the reigning Olympic giant slalom champion who is fancied to add to his medal haul in Bormio, said training had differed from Wednesday's first run.

From Barron's

Gilgeous-Alexander will miss five games for the reigning champion Thunder before a return is possible.

From Barron's

Manchester City will face Arsenal in the League Cup final after ending Newcastle's reign as holders with a first-half blitz in their 3-1 victory on Wednesday.

From Barron's

Newcastle's reign as League Cup holders is over after a pair of error-strewn performances over the two legs left boss Eddie Howe fuming.

From Barron's

With three reigning world champions and three current Grand Prix final champions, the United States is poised for one of its best Olympic Games ever in figure skating.

From Los Angeles Times

reign

Example Sentences

Related Words