Synonyms of reign

reign 1 of 2

noun

ˈrān 

1

as in dominion

controlling power or influence over others

a start-up threatening the company's reign over the computer chip market

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dominion
• domination
• dominance
• supremacy
• sovereignty
• ascendancy
• hegemony
• jurisdiction
• superiority
• imperium
• ascendance
• predominance
• preeminence
• control
• predominancy
• lordship
• takeover
• importance
• primacy
• management
• privilege
• scepter
• authority
• grip
• mastery
• sway
• prerogative
• command
• arm
• clutch
• direction
• might
• choke hold
• eminence
• moment
• right
• pull
• clout
• hold
• weight

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• weakness
• helplessness
• impotence
• powerlessness
• impotency

2

as in power

the right or means to command or control others

a democratic nation that is governed by the reign of law and not by the whim of its chief executive

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dominion
• power
• control
• sway
• authority
• sovereignty
• grip
• mastery
• command
• death grip
• jurisdiction
• arm
• dominance
• rein(s)
• influence
• clutch
• privilege
• hold
• management
• voice
• leverage
• supremacy
• pull
• prerogative
• clout
• direction
• predominance
• imperium
• right
• importance
• weight
• eminence
• moment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• impotence
• powerlessness
• weakness
• helplessness
• impotency

reign

2 of 2

verb

as in to rule

Related Words

• rule
• govern
• monitor
• control
• preside (over)
• show
• order
• manage
• guide
• steer
• administer
• boss
• direct
• command
• run
• shepherd
• oversee
• supervise
• head
• handle
• superintend
• captain
• overlook
• quarterback

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reign

Noun

Meanwhile, in the co-main event, bantamweight champ Petr Yan, who is also in his second title reign, faces former titleholder Merab Dvalishvili in a trilogy bout. — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Europe’s empires, meanwhile, visited much violence on the rest of the world after the fifteenth century, just as Eurasian empires had done during and after the reign of Chinggis Khan. — Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Verb

Patterson also has been pushing for and hopes to continue efforts to reign in Missouri property taxes. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026

His appeal is all over the map, which is why Inter Miami wanted someone like him to be the first show on the field that the reigning Major League Soccer champions call home. — CBS News, 27 June 2026