Rule and Steer

Rule

Rule verb - To exercise authority or power over.

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Steer and rule are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Steer" instead a verb "Rule".

Nearby Words: ruling, ruler, ruled

Steer verb - To point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front.

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Rule and steer are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Rule" instead a verb "Steer".

Nearby Words: steered, steering, steerage, steersman

humanity	rule humanity	steer humanity
life	rule life	steer life
people	rule people	steer people
control	rule control	steer control
Other words: land, house, way, world.

Miya strictly enforces a "No Fighting" rule at Izumo Inn, and the Genre Savvy villains steer clear of that area.

Source: Truce Zone
Rule of Scary: Can crop up a lot, though some writers try to steer clear of it, as much as it's possible with entities that seem to have been born from it.

Source: Franchise / The Fear Mythos

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