The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word BIGFOOT
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What does BIGFOOT mean?
BIGFOOT verb- (sometimes capitalized) To control or manage forcefully; to exercise authority over.
- (sometimes capitalized) To behave in an authoritative, commanding manner.