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helm

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of helm

the place of leadership or command

with a blind person at the helm, the city has made a lot of improvements for the physically challenged

Synonyms of helm

chair, driver's seat, head, headship, rein(s)

Words Related to helm

chieftainship, commandership, directorship

forefront, lead, vanguard

captainship, chairmanship, deanship, dictatorship, generalship, governorship, kingship, mastership, mastery, premiership, presidency, presidentship, superintendency

dominance, dominion, jurisdiction, sovereignty (also sovranty), sway, upper hand

eminence, height, pedestal, pinnacle, seat, throne, top

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helm

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of helm

to operate or control the course of

a treacherous route for any weekend sailor just learning to helm his vessel

Synonyms of helm

conn (also con), navigate, pilot, steer

Words Related to helm

commandeer, hijack (also highjack)

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