overheersen

Definitions of overheersen
  1. verb
    exercise authority over; as of nations
    synonyms: gebieden, heersen, regeren
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    types:
    gebieden, heersen
    have sovereign power
    tiranniseren
    rule a country as a tyrant
    type of:
    bestieren, besturen, managen
    exercise authoritative control or power over
  2. verb
    have sovereign power
    synonyms: gebieden, heersen
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    type of:
    gebieden, heersen, regeren
    exercise authority over; as of nations
  3. verb
    be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
    synonyms: beheersen, controleren, domineren, heersen, prevaleren
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