Synonyms and related words :
administration, argumentum baculinum, authority, big stick, claws, clutches, command, control, despotism, disposition, domination, domineering, dominion, empery, empire, fascism, firm hand, governance, government, grasp, grip, gripe, hand, hands, heavy hand, helm, high hand, hold, iron boot, iron heel, jurisdiction, mastership, mastery, oppression, power, raj, regnancy, reign, reign of terror, reins of government, rule, sovereignty, strong hand, sway, talons, terrorism, thought control, tight hand, tight rein, tight ship, tyranny