GOVERN

v. 1 rule, control, direct, reign, hold sway (over), lead, conduct, guide, manage, regulate, run, supervise, superintend, oversee, steer, captain, pilot, command, head (up), look after, sit on the throne, wield the sceptre, wear the crown, run the show, be in power, be in charge (of), exercise or wield power or control (over), have or hold the whip hand, Colloq wear the pants, be in the saddle or driver's seat Catherine governed with an iron hand 2 control, check, bridle, curb, master, subdue, restrain, contain, hold in, suppress, repress You must govern the urge to scream out