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rule
verb
Synonyms and Antonyms of RULE
1
to exercise authority or power over <a sea captain who ruled his ship sternly but justly>
2
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression) <a monarch who is known for ruling her emotions with an iron hand>
Synonyms bridle, check, constrain, contain, curb, govern, hold, inhibit, keep, measure, pull in, regulate, rein (in), restrain, rule, tame
Related Words bottle (up), choke (back), hold back, mince, muffle, pocket, repress, sink, smother, squelch, stifle, strangle, suppress, swallow; arrest, interrupt, stop; block, hamper, handcuff, hinder, impede, obstruct; gag, muzzle, silence
Antonyms lose
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