Govern and Rein

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Govern verb - To keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression).

Usage example: you need to govern your speech and be able to communicate your outrage without resorting to profanity

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Rein and govern are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rein" instead a verb "Govern".

Rein verb - Control and direct with or as if by reins.

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Govern and rein are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Govern" instead a verb "Rein".

Nearby Words: reined, reining

In Code Geass R1, Cornelia is the one making decisions about how Britannians in Area 11 will deal with Japanese rebels, while The Emperor of Britannia is far away and sets national policies but gives his children some free rein (within certain boundaries) in how they govern their territories.

Source: Greater Scope Villain / Anime and Manga

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