govern

[1]	rule , regulate , regularize , control , direct , regularise , order , reign , hold sway (over) , lead , conduct , guide , manage , regulate , run , supervise , superintend , oversee , steer , captain , pilot , command , head (up) , look after , sit on the throne , wield the sceptre , wear the crown , run the show , be in power , be in charge (of) , exercise/wield power/control (over) , have/hold the whip hand , (Colloq) wear the pants , be in the saddle/driver's seat
[2]	control , check , bridle , curb , master , subdue , restrain , contain , hold in , suppress , repress
[3]	rule