72 entries under verb topic. ×

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ruling(adjective, superior, important, master)
16
controlling(adjective, strong, powerful, effective)
16
leading(adjective, strong, important, powerful)
13
commanding(adjective, master, over, ruling)
13
directing(noun, adjective, control, care)
10
managing(noun, adjective, control, care)
10
reigning(adjective, main, chief, over)
8
dominating(adjective, top, superior, important)
6
administering(noun, direction, management, running)
6
presiding(adjective, master, domineering, controlling)
5
conducting(noun, adjective, direction, management)
5
supervising(noun, adjective, control, care)
4
mastering(commanding, directing, mastering)
4
regulating
4
superintending(controlling, directing)
3
bossing
3
bridling
3
govern
3
ordering(noun, controlling)
3
overseeing(adjective, direction, running, dominant)
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