What is another word for lay down the law?
171 synonyms foundPronunciation:
[l_ˈeɪ d_ˌaʊ_n ð_ə l_ˈɔː], [lˈe͡ɪ dˌa͡ʊn ðə lˈɔː], [lˈeɪ dˌaʊn ðə lˈɔː]Table of Contents
Similar words for lay down the law:- call the shots (verb)
- command (verb)
- decree (verb)
- dictate (verb)
- dispose (verb)
- dominate (verb)
- govern (verb)
- place, order; deal with (verb)
- preponderate (verb)
- revile (verb)
- rule (verb)
- scold (verb)
- other synonyms
- admonish
- call the shots
- command
- dominate
- rebuke
- revile
Synonyms for Lay down the law:
v.
•call the shots (verb) •command (verb)- enact,
- cite,
- beckon,
- call for,
- take lead,
- force upon,
- ban,
- ordain,
- dictate,
- give orders,
- instruct,
- inflict,
- impose,
- charge,
- exact,
- interdict,
- warn,
- rule out,
- compel,
- tell,
- give directions,
- call,
- send for,
- forbid,
- direct,
- call the signals,
- requisition,
- bar,
- bid,
- adjure,
- mark out,
- prohibit,
- set,
- summon,
- task,
- restrain,
- call on,
- check,
- proclaim,
- appoint,
- oblige,
- enjoin,
- put foot down,
- debar,
- require,
- inhibit,
- authorize,
- subpoena,
- order,
- call upon,
- ordinate,
- take charge,
- grant.
- overrule,
- head,
- overbear,
- prevail,
- Superabound,
- run the show,
- subject,
- have upper hand,
- detract from,
- monopolize,
- subjugate,
- predominate,
- preponderate,
- overshadow,
- sit on top of,
- play first fiddle,
- lead by the nose,
- outshine,
- tyrannize,
- hold sway over,
- rule the roost,
- prevail over,
- handle,
- reign,
- have one's way,
- eclipse,
- keep under thumb,
- domineer,
- boss,
- run.
- hold sway,
- hold office,
- exercise authority,
- assume command,
- hold dominion,
- be in the driver's seat,
- be in power,
- wear the crown,
- serve the people.
Other synonyms:
•admonish •call the shots •command- calls upon,
- marking out,
- calling on,
- sent for,
- Enacting,
- forced upon,
- ordinating,
- called upon,
- ordinates,
- inhibits,
- taking charge,
- requisitioned,
- called on.
Antonyms for Lay down the law:
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v.
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command
reject, follow, ask, recall, hinder, contradict, disallow, liberate, help, veto, refuse, assist, aid, prevent, reverse, revoke, permit, allow, countermand, cancel, approve, stop, free, conceal, oppose.
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dispose
neglect, stay, change, remove, mix up, halt, displace, depart, dissuade, lose, ignore, upset, derange, obey, leave, destroy, confuse, comply, miss, consent, scatter, disperse, disarrange, unsettle, disorganize, disorder, disturb, discourage.
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preponderate
fall behind.
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upbraid
forgive.
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command