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What is another word for Command? – 208 Command Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    order instruction directive mandate decree edict dictate ruling regulation law ordinance statute requirement demand request bidding behest fiat ukase pronouncement proclamation declaration announcement notification notice summons call invitation directive guidance counsel advice suggestion proposal recommendation injunction prohibition ban restriction limitation constraint control domination authority power sway influence jurisdiction discretion prerogative privilege right permission license sanction approval consent assent agreement acquiescence compliance obedience submission subordination subjugation

    Meaning of Command

    According to Merriam-Webster, "command" can be defined as an order or instruction given by a person in authority, or a position of highest authority.

    Definitions

    • The Cambridge Dictionary defines "command" as an official instruction or order, especially one given by someone in a position of authority.
    • The Oxford English Dictionary states that "command" can refer to the power or authority to give orders or make decisions, or a formal order or instruction given by someone in authority.

    Example Uses

    • The general gave the command to attack the enemy position.
    • She has command of the entire marketing department.
    • The new policy is a direct command from the CEO.
    • The commander's voice was firm and clear as he gave the command to proceed.
    • The software program is designed to respond to voice commands.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    disobedience defiance refusal denial rejection protest resistance opposition dissent noncompliance disregard neglect omission failure inaction inattention indifference apathy laxity leniency tolerance permissiveness weakness powerlessness impotence ineffectiveness ineptness incompetence incapability

    Related Nouns

    authority power control leadership management direction guidance regulation rule law ordinance statute decree edict mandate directive instruction order commandment precept principle standard norm criterion requirement demand need necessity obligation duty responsibility jurisdiction domain territory sphere influence sway dominion

    Related Verbs

    lead manage direct guide govern rule regulate control command order instruct dictate decree mandate require demand necessitate obligate compel coerce force constrain restrict limit dominate influence sway persuade induce prompt urge advise counsel recommend suggest propose

    Related Adjectives

    authoritative powerful controlling directive guiding regulatory ruling commanding instructive dictatorial mandatory requisite necessary obligatory compulsory coercive restrictive limiting dominating influential persuasive inductive prompting urgent advisory recommendatory suggestive propositional peremptory imperative mandatory discretionary permissive lenient tolerant weak powerless ineffective inept incompetent