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To direct, handle, control, or be in charge of

To control or determine the process or direction of

To control one's emotions or conduct

To cause a profound effect

To influence or induce someone to believe or do something

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Verb

To direct, handle, control, or be in charge of

exercise control over

have control of

be in charge of

be in control of

be the leader of

be in power over

exercise authority

call the signals

pull the strings

serve the people

be at the helm of

be in the driving seat

lay down the law

be in the driver's seat

be in command of

be responsible for

be in the saddle

be in driver's seat

have authority over

be at the head of

call the shots in

assume command of

call the tune in

take the chair of

have the upper hand

exercise authority over

take the reins of

hold dominion over

be in authority over

have control over

occupy the throne

wear the trousers

wield the sceptre

ride roughshod over

sit on the throne

have the upper hand over

keep under thumb

call the shots of

assume command over

take control of

control the affairs of

have power over

be in authority

point in the right direction

put on the right track

be the proprietor of

keep one's eye on

call the shots on

be pre-eminent over

have command over

have a handle on

be attentive of

hold the whip hand

be most powerful

have the ascendancy

have the greatest influence

have the whip hand

throw your weight around

impose one's will on

tell someone what to do

throw one's weight about

use strong-arm tactics on

perform official duties

have ascendancy over

carry out official duties

have mastery over

rule the roost in

have the whip hand over

play first fiddle

lead by the nose

have the upper hand in

have under one's thumb

have upper hand

carry most weight

have something in the palm of one's hand

have someone in one's hip pocket

have someone in the palm of one's hand

hold the purse strings

have someone eating out of one's hand

get the upper hand

have a hold over

hold purse strings

keep a beady eye on

pull things together

read the riot act

put your foot down

keep under surveillance

keep watch over

pay attention to

keep a check on

keep under observation

keep under guard

be in the chair at

call the tune for

keep up to date with

keep in touch with

control the content of

be the editor of

have the bright idea of

be the brains behind

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“He pledged that he would govern the state with a sole regard to its interests, and that he would act in the most friendly and liberal manner towards every individual in it.”

Verb

To control or determine the process or direction of

exert influence on

have an impact on

have an effect on

keep a tight rein on

get the better of

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“Complex laws and regulations govern the cancellation of debts once soldiers leave the service, he said.”

Verb

To control one's emotions or conduct

keep a tight rein on

get the better of

keep under control

keep the lid on

keep within bounds

bring under control

put half nelson on

gain mastery over

stem the flow of

bring into line

lay down the law to someone

keep on a string

keep control of

gain control over

find an answer to

find a solution to

put the brakes on

bring to screeching halt

keep tight rein on

put a spoke in someone's wheel

bring to a standstill

stand in the way of

tranquillise^UK

get under control

keep within limits

place a limit on

draw the line on

gain control of

impose limits on

put a ceiling on

get in the way of

restrict the consumption of

limit to a fixed amount

put the stopper on

bring to an end

bring to a halt

bring to a stop

put the kibosh on

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“Only as a result of living and experience, as Aristotle suggests, could Troilus learn to govern his emotions and to act with prudence and moderation.”

Verb

To cause a profound effect

exert influence

have an influence

make an impression

exert influence on

have an effect on

emotionally move

have an impact on

make an impression on

tug at your heartstrings

go to your head

turn someone's head

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Verb

To influence or induce someone to believe or do something

make of a mind to

make you of a mind to

twist someone's arm

light a fire under

twist one's arm

lead by the nose

turn one's head

pull strings with

cut any ice with

bring pressure to bear on

make yourself felt with

carry weight with

bring pressure to bear upon

propagandize^US

propagandise^UK

cause to believe

pressurize into

reason someone into

press someone into

turn somebody on to

pressure someone into

gain confidence of

bring to senses

lead to believe

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