govern

Synonyms: administer assume command be in power be in the driver’s seat call the shots call the signals captain carry out command conduct control dictate direct execute exercise authority guide head head up hold dominion hold office hold sway lay down the law lead manage occupy throne order overrule oversee pilot pull the strings regulate reign render run serve the people steer superintend supervise sway tyrannize wear the crown

Antonyms: agree comply obey surrender yield

Synonyms: boss bridle check contain control curb decide determine direct directionalize discipline dispose dominate get the better of guide handle incline inhibit manage predispose regulate restrain rule shepherd steer subdue sway tame underlie

Antonyms: acquiesce allow consent give way permit