What is another word for laying down law?
238 synonyms foundPronunciation:
[ lˈe͡ɪɪŋ dˌa͡ʊn lˈɔː], [ lˈeɪɪŋ dˌaʊn lˈɔː], [ l_ˈeɪ_ɪ_ŋ d_ˌaʊ_n l_ˈɔː]Table of Contents
Similar words for laying down law:- call the shots (verb)
- command (verb)
- decree (verb)
- dictate (verb)
- dispose (verb)
- dominate (verb)
- govern (verb)
- preponderate (verb)
- rail against (verb)
- revile (verb)
- rule (verb)
- scold (verb)
- upbraid (verb)
Synonyms for Laying down law:
v.
•call the shots (verb) •command (verb)- cite,
- appoint,
- give orders,
- call on,
- ordain,
- take lead,
- order,
- proclaim,
- rule out,
- inhibit,
- impose,
- instruct,
- direct,
- call upon,
- call the signals,
- prohibit,
- debar,
- subpoena,
- authorize,
- task,
- take charge,
- require,
- requisition,
- bid,
- interdict,
- give directions,
- summon,
- restrain,
- send for,
- compel,
- oblige,
- call,
- enjoin,
- check,
- force upon,
- dictate,
- bar,
- set,
- exact,
- tell,
- mark out,
- warn,
- grant,
- lay down the law,
- forbid,
- charge,
- beckon,
- adjure,
- inflict,
- ordinate,
- ban,
- enact,
- put foot down,
- call for.
- decide,
- declare,
- prescribe,
- put one's foot down,
- demand,
- rule,
- read the riot act,
- constrain,
- force,
- command,
- pronounce,
- announce,
- determine.
- control,
- lead,
- guide,
- call the shots,
- walk heavy,
- decree,
- bulldoze,
- lay down,
- manage,
- regiment,
- call the tune,
- take the reins,
- call the play,
- govern.
- adjust,
- bias,
- group,
- induce,
- prepare,
- stand,
- condition,
- move,
- predispose,
- sway,
- arrange,
- influence,
- motivate,
- tailor,
- put to rights,
- adapt,
- set in order,
- rank,
- Methodize,
- settle,
- tempt,
- actuate,
- marshal,
- distribute,
- systematize,
- promote,
- prompt,
- fix,
- shepherd,
- regulate,
- locate,
- organize,
- ride herd on,
- range,
- bend,
- put,
- make willing,
- array,
- incline.
- outshine,
- overbear,
- domineer,
- overshadow,
- run the show,
- prevail,
- subjugate,
- eclipse,
- play first fiddle,
- reign,
- preponderate,
- overrule,
- handle,
- prevail over,
- tyrannize,
- hold sway over,
- keep under thumb,
- detract from,
- have upper hand,
- Superabound,
- boss,
- rule the roost,
- predominate,
- monopolize,
- head,
- run,
- lead by the nose,
- sit on top of,
- subject,
- have one's way.
- carry out,
- hold dominion,
- execute,
- be in power,
- wear the crown,
- render,
- hold sway,
- captain,
- conduct,
- superintend,
- supervise,
- occupy throne,
- hold office,
- pull the strings,
- oversee,
- serve the people,
- assume command,
- pilot,
- steer,
- head up,
- administer,
- exercise authority,
- be in the driver's seat.
- vituperate,
- rake over the coals,
- denigrate,
- lambaste,
- vilify,
- criticize,
- give a talking to,
- reprobate,
- scorn,
- reprove,
- disparage,
- lecture,
- admonish,
- censure,
- berate,
- blame,
- abuse,
- ream,
- reproach,
- tongue-lash,
- chide,
- castigate,
- reprimand,
- denounce.
- dominate,
- bridle,
- keep under one's thumb,
- take over,
- be in driver's seat,
- be in authority,
- hold the reins,
- curb,
- crack the whip,
- preside.
- rebuke,
- rail,
- nag,
- chasten,
- dress down,
- give a talking-to,
- preach,
- recriminate,
- keep aft,
- put down,
- rate,
- tell off,
- light into,
- revile,
- objurate,
- expostulate,
- asperse,
- jump on,
- cavil,
- upbraid,
- taunt,
- take to task.
Antonyms for Laying down law:
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v.
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command
conceal, disallow, revoke, allow, aid, oppose, reject, follow, approve, contradict, hinder, recall, permit, free, help, countermand, reverse, veto, liberate, ask, assist, refuse, stop, prevent, cancel.
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dispose
disarrange, scatter, confuse, derange, ignore, disorder, remove, stay, obey, consent, lose, comply, disperse, leave, neglect, depart, miss, discourage, destroy, disorganize, displace, change, dissuade, unsettle, mix up, upset, halt, disturb.
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preponderate
fall behind.
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upbraid
forgive.
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command