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lead(verb, state, move, order, charge)
26
repress(verb, stop, hold, calm, order)
25
bridle(noun, verb, stop, hold, order)
25
oversee(verb, take, order, set, cut)
25
direction(noun, organization, state, control, part)
25
hold(noun, verb, stop, place, understanding)
25
manipulate(verb, take, go, change, work)
24
conduct(noun, verb, organization, hold, take)
23
administer(verb, take, order, go, set)
23
ascendancy(noun, force, charge, power, hit)
23
guide(noun, verb, state, hold, take)
23
sovereignty(noun, state, force, charge, understanding)
22
domination(noun, act, force, charge, understanding)
22
management(noun, organization, state, calm, charge)
21
dominion(noun, upset, act, area, force)
21
suppress(verb, stop, hold, calm, order)
20
reign(noun, verb, act, order, beat)
20
discipline(noun, verb, regulation, calm, order)
20
government(noun, organization, control, force, charge)
20
supervision(noun, organization, charge, understanding, power)
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