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rule; domination; control
direction; management; guidance
control (of one's destiny, public opinion, etc.); governing; influence; sway
government
彼は会社を支配しようとした。
He tried to take control of the company.
恐怖に支配されてはいけない。
You must not be controlled by fear.
この地域は長く外国に支配された。
This region was controlled by foreign powers for long.