Synonyms of reign

reign 1 of 2

noun

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
• ascendance
• hegemony
• ascendency
• imperium
• superiority
• jurisdiction
• ascendence
• control
• predominance
• preeminence
• predominancy
• lordship
• sovranty
• takeover
• primacy
• management
• privilege
• scepter
• authority
• grip
• sway
• mastery
• prerogative
• might
• command
• choke hold
• importance
• arm
• eminence
• clutch
• moment
• direction
• hold
• pull
• right
• clout
• weight

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• helplessness
• weakness
• impotence
• powerlessness
• impotency

• helplessness
• weakness
• impotence
• powerlessness
• impotency

2

as in control

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• impotence
• powerlessness
• helplessness
• weakness
• impotency

• impotence
• powerlessness
• helplessness
• weakness
• impotency

reign

2 of 2

verb

as in to rule

Synonyms & Similar Words

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