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Main Entry:	dominate [dom-uh-neyt] Show IPA/ˈdɒməˌneɪt/ Show Spelled
Part of Speech:	verb
Definition:	govern, rule
Synonyms:	boss, call the shots, command, control, detract from, dictate, direct, domineer, eclipse, handle, have one's way, have upper hand, head, hold sway over, influence, keep under thumb, lay down the law, lead, lead by the nose, manage, monopolize, outshine, overbear, overrule, overshadow, play first fiddle, predominate, preponderate, prevail, prevail over, reign, rule the roost, run, run the show, sit on top of, subject, subjugate, superabound, sway, tyrannize
Antonyms:	follow, go along, submit, surrender, yield

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Main Entry:	sway
Part of Speech:	verb
Definition:	influence, affect
Synonyms:	bias, brainwash, carry, conduct, control, crack, direct, dispose, dominate, get, govern, guide, hold sway over, hook, impact on, impress, incline, induce, inspire, lead by the nose, manage, move, overrule, persuade, predispose, prevail on, put across, reign, rule, rule over, sell*, soften up, strike, suck in, touch, turn one's head, twist one's arm, whitewash, win over, work on
Antonyms:	leave alone

* = informal/non-formal usage

Main Entry:	preponderate
Part of Speech:	verb
Definition:	dominate
Synonyms:	boss, call the shots, command, control, detract from, dictate, direct, domineer, eclipse, handle, have one's way, have upper hand, head, hold sway over, influence, keep under thumb, lay down the law, lead, lead by the nose, manage, monopolize, outshine, overbear, overrule, overshadow, play first fiddle, predominate, prevail, prevail over, reign, reign supreme, rule, rule the roost, run, run the show, sit on top of, subject, subjugate, superabound, sway, tyrannize

* = informal/non-formal usage
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