Maintain and Rule

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Maintain

Maintain verb - To keep in good condition.
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Rule and maintain are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rule" instead a verb "Maintain".
Nearby Words: maintained, maintaining, maintainable, maintainability

Rule

Rule verb - To exercise authority or power over.
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Maintain and rule are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Maintain" instead a verb "Rule".
Nearby Words: ruling, ruler, ruled

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power maintain power rule power
life maintain life rule life
control maintain control rule control
society maintain society rule society
Other words: place, system, world, empire.

Both words in one sentence

  • This is central to the plot of the series and how the Shapers try to maintain their rule.
    Source: One Riot, One Ranger
  • Superego (and spirited): The Military — seeks to maintain order and the rule of law.
    Source: Freudian Trio / Real Life
  • The new ruler becomes more and more paranoid, using more and more vicious measures to maintain his rule, proving he indeed became just like the dictator he deposed.
    Source: He Who Fights Monsters / Live-Action TV
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