govern Synonyms

order regulate rule regularize run shape ruled steer restrain superintend reign handle overrule oversee planish prescribe preside rule the roost regulated regulating supervised supervising supervise be in charge of be in charge run the show hold sway make an impression call the tune call the shots hold sway over crack down take charge head up lead by the nose quarterback regularise carry out sway swaying preside over organize conduct direct dictate dictated determine delimit decide curb