Definitions

reign

[reyn] / reɪn /

NOUN

rule, dominion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dynasty regime tenure

STRONG

administration ascendancy command control empire hegemony incumbency influence monarchy power sovereignty supremacy sway

Antonyms

STRONG

impotence incapacity inferiority powerlessness subordination subservience weakness

VERB

have power over; prevail

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dominate govern hold sway occupy predominate

STRONG

administer boss command domineer helm influence manage obtain overrule preponderate rule sit

WEAK

be in power be in the driver's seat be supreme head up hold power rule the roost run the show run things superabound wear the crown

Antonyms

STRONGEST

surrender yield

STRONG

follow mismanage submit

WEAK

serve

Example Sentences

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Steve Tandy's reign has started with three heavy autumn defeats to South Africa, New Zealand and Argentina and a last-gasp win against Japan.

From BBC

But reigning Scottish champions Celtic, who have two games in hand, will close the gap to two points if they beat Hibernian on Sunday.

From Barron's

The Chicago Bears ran roughshod over the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, beating the reigning Super Bowl champions 24-15 to push their NFL winning streak to five games.

From Barron's

With the group of players that was really struggling in the latter weeks and months of Rodgers' reign, O'Neill's got a big win on the road in Europe on the big stage.

From BBC

However, the reigning champions are 12th in the Premier League with six wins and six defeats after 12 matches while they sit 13th in the 36-team league phase of the Champions League.

From BBC

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