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take lead(verb, expression, order, set, charge)
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task(verb, order, set, charge, check)
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tyrannize(verb, control, order, run, direct)
2
warn(verb, order, set, charge, check)
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abuse(criticize, scorn, insult, reprimand, reproach)
1
adjure(verb, order, charge, direct, tell)
1
admonish(abuse, scorn, insult, reprimand, reproach)
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asperse(criticize, reprimand, reproach, taunt, rebuke)
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assume command(verb, expression, control, order, run)
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authorize(verb, order, set, charge, check)
1
be in authority(verb, order, run, lead, manage)
1
be in power(verb, control, order, run, direct)
1
beckon(verb, order, set, charge, check)
1
berate(abuse, scorn, insult, reprimand, reproach)
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blame(abuse, scorn, insult, reprimand, reproach)
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boss(verb, control, order, run, direct)
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bridle(verb, order, run, direct, rule)
1
call(verb, state, order, charge, direct)
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call for(verb, expression, phrasal verb, order, set)
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call on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, order, charge)
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