reign

Definition

  • noun: the period of time during which a king, queen, emperor, etc., is ruler of a country
  • noun: royal authority
  • verb: to rule as a king, queen, emperor, etc.
  • verb: to possess or exercise sovereign power
  • often + 'over'
  • synonyms: sovereignty, rule, dominion

Examples

  • Chaos 'reigned' in the city [=chaos was everywhere in the city] after the military coup.

  • As a director, he still 'reigns supreme'. [=he is still the best]

  • The sheriff put an end to the killer's 'reign of terror'.

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