Exert
Exert verb - To bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively.
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Synonyms for Exert
To govern and exert are semantically related. In some cases you can replace phrase "To govern" with "Exert", this terms are similar.
To govern
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- The old Bronquian monarchy is falling apart: Ike was easily manipulated by the corrupt court and killed by the corrupt military; Soltier does not have the political skill to hold his own between said court and military, and decides to govern using fear in order to exert what influence he can.
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