be in authority

VERB

rule

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conduct control dominate lead order overrule prevail run take over

STRONG

administer bridle command curb decree dictate direct domineer guide predominate preponderate preside regulate reign restrain sway

WEAK

be in driver's seat be in power crack the whip hold sway hold the reins keep under one's thumb lay down the law rule the roost run the show sit on top of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

follow lose obey surrender

STRONG

misguide mislead mismanage neglect release serve submit

WEAK

plead

Example Sentences

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A woman who seemed to be in authority grabbed his wrist.

From New York Times • Jan. 15, 2011

The man was talking and seemed to be in authority.

From Kid Wolf of Texas by Powers, Paul S. (Paul Sylvester)

It is precisely some one to be in authority over us that we want to elect.

From Three Dramas by Sharp, R. Farquharson (Robert Farquharson)

Lord Grey drew a ring from his finger, and gave it to that officer who seemed to be in authority as captain over the twelve men forming the guard.

From Robin Tremayne A Story of the Marian Persecution by Holt, Emily Sarah

Such persons were not difficult to find, it is true; and it was a proof that those claiming to be in authority, rightfully or not, were present.

From Wyandotte by Cooper, James Fenimore

be in authority

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