boss around
Give constant orders
To boss around is to give orders in an overbearing or domineering way, treating someone as subordinate: Stop bossing me around.
The phrase implies unwelcome authority—you boss around people who don't appreciate being told what to do.
A person who bosses others around is often called bossy.
Give orders imperiously
- micromanageExcessive oversight of subordinates
- controlAuthority to direct
- overbearSubdue by superiority
- domineerRule through intimidation
lord over · call the shots · crack the whip · pull rank · lay down the law
dictate
Give orders imperiously
- micromanageExcessive oversight of subordinates
- controlAuthority to direct
- overbearSubdue by superiority
domineer · lord over · call the shots · crack the whip · pull rank · lay down the law
intimidate
Instill fear to control
- browbeatIntimidate through pressure
- bulldozeDemolish using heavy equipment
- coerceObtain by intimidation
pressure · strong-arm · cow · threaten · badger · hector · harass · hound · tyrannize · terrorize
order
Methodical arrangement or request
- directUndeviating or to guide
- commandAuthoritative instruction given
- instructConvey knowledge or orders
delegate · supervise · manage · oversee · coordinate · lead · guide · conduct · preside · govern
- lord it overbully, intimidate, dominate, oppress, tyrannize
- powerauthority, electric power, nuclear power, solar power, wind power
- oppressoppress, persecute, tyrannize, subjugate, dominate
boss aroundobey
Follow commands given
follow orders · take orders · bow to · knuckle under · serve