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render(verb, control, order, run, direct)
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reprimand(abuse, scorn, insult, reproach, taunt)
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reproach(abuse, scorn, insult, reprimand, rebuke)
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reprobate(abuse, scorn, insult, reprimand, reproach)
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reprove(abuse, scorn, insult, reprimand, reproach)
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revile(verb, abuse, criticize, scorn, insult)
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run the show(verb, expression, idiom, control, order)
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scold(verb, abuse, scorn, insult, find)
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serve the people(verb, expression, idiom, control, order)
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shepherd(verb, place, set, run, direct)
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steer(verb, control, order, run, direct)
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subjugate(verb, control, run, direct, rule)
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subpoena(verb, order, set, charge, check)
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summon(verb, order, charge, direct, tell)
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superabound(verb, control, run, direct, rule)
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superintend(verb, control, run, direct, rule)
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supervise(verb, control, run, direct, rule)
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take over(verb, expression, phrasal verb, control, order)
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take to task(expression, idiom, reprimand, reproach, rate)
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taunt(criticize, reprimand, reproach, rate, rebuke)
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