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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

The man was talking and seemed to be in authority.

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

I see it is best for the children, but I should like to know exactly who is to be in authority over them.'

From Beechcroft at Rockstone by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

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

They seemed to be in authority, for when they had spoken all the others were silent.

From Through the Air to the North Pole or The Wonderful Cruise of the Electric Monarch by Rockwood, Roy

be in authority

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