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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

“Where is the white feather?” asked one of the older men who seemed to be in authority.

From The Black Phantom by Miller, Leo E. (Leo Edward)

Eustace, I beg that you will decide who is to be in authority in this house—your mother or this young lady.

From Vera Nevill Or, Poor Wisdom's Chance by Cameron, H. Lovett, Mrs.

A man who seemed to be in authority said to one of them, "Try to throw in a little humour."

From April Hopes by Howells, William Dean

"Murphy, you watch this man while I make a call on the neighbors," said the officer who seemed to be in authority.

From The Million Dollar Mystery Novelized from the Scenario of F. Lonergan by MacGrath, Harold

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