n. 1 rule, sovereignty, ascendancy, power, hegemony, influence, command, suzerainty, administration, jurisdiction, leadership, government, direction, control, domination, mastery; kingdom, monarchy, empire During her reign, the kingdom saw its greatest prosperity
v. 2 rule, control, command, govern, lead, direct, dominate, supervise, manage, hold sway, wear the crown, wield the sceptre, occupy the throne, Colloq run the show, rule the roost, Slang call the shots During the sixth Egyptian dynasty, Pepi II Nefektare reigned for 94 years, the longest in recorded history 3 prevail, be or become prevalent, predominate, hold sway, obtain, be or become rampant, be or become universal An argument broke out, which developed into a fist fight, and soon pandemonium reigned