reign Synonyms

reign Meaning

Wordnet

reign (n)

a period during which something or somebody is dominant or powerful

the period during which a monarch is sovereign

royal authority; the dominion of a monarch

Wordnet

reign (v)

have sovereign power

be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

Webster

reign (n.)

Royal authority; supreme power; sovereignty; rule; dominion.

The territory or sphere which is reigned over; kingdom; empire; realm; dominion.

The time during which a king, queen, or emperor possesses the supreme authority; as, it happened in the reign of Elizabeth.

To possess or exercise sovereign power or authority; to exercise government, as a king or emperor;; to hold supreme power; to rule.

Hence, to be predominant; to prevail.

To have superior or uncontrolled dominion; to rule.

FAQs About the word reign

a period during which something or somebody is dominant or powerful, the period during which a monarch is sovereign, royal authority; the dominion of a monarch,

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weakness, helplessness, helplessness,weakness, powerlessness, impotence,impotence, powerlessness, impotency,impotency

Throughout history, countless monarchs have held reign over vast empires.

The queen's reign marked a golden age of prosperity and enlightenment.

The rebel leader vowed to depose the reigning king.

The surgeon's steady hands reigned supreme during the complex operation.