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What is another word for Commanding? – 152 Commanding Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    authoritative powerful dominant controlling directing governing ruling leading supreme paramount superior imposing compelling persuasive influential potent forceful decisive assertive firm resolute confident imperious dictatorial autocratic tyrannical overbearing domineering bossy authoritative masterful skilled proficient capable competent effective efficient.

    Meaning of Commanding

    According to Oxford Dictionary, "commanding" means having a strong and impressive quality that demands attention and respect.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "commanding" as having the power to command or control, or being impressive and worthy of respect.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes "commanding" as having a strong and confident personality that makes people respect and obey you.

    Example Uses

    • The commanding officer led the troops into battle with confidence and precision.
    • Her commanding presence in the room made everyone take notice of her.
    • The company's commanding position in the market made it a leader in the industry.
    • The commanding view from the top of the hill allowed us to see for miles.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    weak timid shy submissive obedient compliant passive unassertive indecisive hesitant uncertain unclear ineffective inefficient powerless insignificant inferior subordinate secondary minor unimportant inconsequential negligible modest humble meek mild gentle.

    Related Nouns

    leadership command control authority power dominance influence direction governance management administration supervision guidance regulation rule dominion supremacy sovereignty hierarchy structure organization system framework model pattern standard.

    Related Verbs

    lead direct govern rule control manage supervise guide regulate command dominate influence persuade convince compel force dictate order instruct oversee administer coordinate organize structure pattern model.

    Related Adjectives

    authoritative powerful dominant controlling directive governing ruling leading supreme paramount superior imposing compelling persuasive influential potent forceful decisive assertive firm resolute confident imperious dictatorial autocratic tyrannical overbearing domineering masterful skilled proficient capable competent effective efficient.