control

Synonyms: ascendancy authority bridle charge check clout containment curb determination direction discipline domination dominion driver’s seat force government guidance inside track juice jurisdiction limitation management manipulation might oversight predomination qualification regimentation regulation restraint restriction ropes rule strings subjection subordination superintendence supervision supremacy sway upper hand weight wire pulling

Antonyms: helplessness powerlessness relinquishment renouncement weakness

Synonyms: administer administrate advise be in saddle boss bully call call the signals command conduct deal with direct discipline dominate domineer govern guide handle head head up hold purse strings hold sway over hold the reins instruct lead manage manipulate overlook oversee pilot predominate push buttons quarterback regiment regulate reign over rule run run the show run things steer subject subjugate superintend supervise

Antonyms: abandon forsake give up let go relinquish renounce resign

Synonyms: adjust awe bridle check collect compose constrain contain cool corner cow limit monopolize quell regulate rein in repress restrain simmer down smother subdue

Antonyms: chance jump in let go risk rush