control

noun

The power to influence or direct people's behaviour or the course of events.

verb

Determine the behaviour or supervise the running of.

SYNONYMS

ascendancyauthoritychargecommanddirectiondominancedominationgovernmentguidancehegemonyinfluencejurisdictionleadershipmanagementmasteryoversightpowerpredominanceprepollencyprepotenceprepotencyreignrulesovereigntysuperintendencesupervisionsupremacysway