Head and Rule

Similar meaning words

Head verb - To be in charge of.

Usage example: who headed the CIA when Ronald Reagan was president?

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Rule is a synonym for head in be in charge of topic. In some cases you can use "Rule" instead a verb "Head", when it comes to topics like manage.

Nearby Words: heading, headland, headship, headband, headed

Rule verb - To exercise authority or power over.

Usage example: a sea captain who ruled his ship sternly but justly

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Head is a synonym for rule in govern topic. Sometimes you can use "Head" instead a verb "Rule".

Nearby Words: ruling, ruler, ruled

human	human head	human rule
old	old head	old rule
female	female head	female rule
similar	similar head	similar rule
Other adjectives: normal, complete, original, actual, real, main, new, last.

As a general rule: Anything involving alternate universes will make your head hurt.

Source: Mind Screw / Web Comics
The jealous prince chops Crichton's head off in an attempt to render him unable to rule.

Source: Losing Your Head
Even the punches of any reasonably skilled martial artist (skill 4 or above) are enough to invoke this rule and kill you automatically on any hit to the head.

Source: Chunky Salsa Rule

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