| Main Entry: |
command |
| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
rule, have power |
Synonyms: |
administer,
boss,
charge,
check,
coach,
coerce,
compel,
conduct,
conquer,
constrain,
control,
curb,
determine,
dictate,
direct,
dominate, domineer,
exact, exercise power,
force,
govern,
guide, have authority,
head,
hinder, hold office,
influence,
lead,
manage, officiate,
oppress, overbear,
override,
predominate,
prescribe, preside over,
prevail,
push,
regulate,
reign, reign over,
repress,
restrain,
run,
stop,
subdue, superintend,
supervise,
sway,
take over, tyrannize,
wield
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| Notes: |
an order is being told to do something with no specific guidelines, a command is being told to do something in a specific way, and a directive is being told to do something and getting this information through channels |
Antonyms: |
follow
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