δεσπόζω
δεσπόζω
absol. to be lord or master, gain the mastery, Aesch., Plat.
c. gen. to be lord or master of, Hhymn., Hdt., etc.; δεσπόζειν φόβης to own the lock of hair, Aesch.; metaph. to master, δ. λόγου Aesch.
c. acc. to lord it over, Eur.