Antonyms for command
| Grammar : Noun, verb |
| Spell : kuh-mand, -mahnd |
| Phonetic Transcription : kəˈmænd, -ˈmɑnd |
- abandon
- advance
- aid
- allow
- allowance
- answer
- approve
- ask
- assist
- cancel
- comply
- conceal
- consent
- contradict
- contradiction
- countermand
- disallow
- disorganization
- encourage
- follow
- free
- freedom
- give up
- help
- hinder
- ignorance
- inability
- irresponsibility
- lawlessness
- leave
- leave alone
- let go
- liberate
- lose
- mismanage
- neglect
- obey
- oppose
- opposition
- permission
- permit
- prevent
- recall
- refuse
- reject
- release
- retreat
- reversal
- reverse
- revocation
- revoke
- serve
- start
- stop
- submission
- submit
- subordination
- surrender
- veto
- weakness
- yield
Definition of command
Origin :- c.1300, from Old French comander "to order, enjoin, entrust" (12c.), from Vulgar Latin *commandare, from Latin commendare "to recommend, entrust to" (see commend), altered by influence of Latin mandare "to commit, entrust" (see mandate (n.)). Replaced Old English bebeodan. Related: Commanded; commanding.
- noun directive, instruction
- noun rule, power
- verb demand
- verb rule, have power
- He threw himself against the rock and pushed with all the strength he could command.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- This satisfied him, for he cared nothing for the attachment of those under his command.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- Great credit is also due to the second in command, and to every member of the party.
- Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
- He could not even tell her that it was at Hope's command he sought her.
- Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson
- I asked her many questions before I could command attention.
- Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
- I advise as a friend, you see, rather than command as a mother—So adieu, my love.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- And Andy knew that he had the life of a man under the command of his forefinger.
- Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
- If you can command the good creature to a place worthy of her, pray do for my sake.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- His command begun with a good omen, which in all times has had its effect.
- Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James
- They were soon after married, and he resigned his command at the fort.
- Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James
Synonyms for command
- ability
- absolutism
- act
- adjuration
- adjure
- administer
- aplomb
- appoint
- authority
- authorization
- authorize
- ban
- bar
- beckon
- behest
- bid
- bidding
- boss
- call
- call for
- call on
- call the signals
- call upon
- canon
- caveat
- charge
- check
- citation
- cite
- coach
- coerce
- coercion
- commandment
- compel
- compulsion
- conduct
- conquer
- constrain
- constraint
- control
- curb
- debar
- decree
- demand
- despotism
- determine
- devoir
- dictate
- dictation
- dictum
- direct
- direction
- dominate
- domination
- domineer
- dominion
- duty
- edict
- enact
- enactment
- enjoin
- exact
- exaction
- exercise power
- expertise
- expertism
- expertness
- fiat
- forbid
- force
- force upon
- give directions
- give orders
- govern
- government
- grant
- grasp
- grip
- guide
- have authority
- head
- hinder
- hold
- hold office
- imperative
- impose
- imposition
- inflict
- influence
- inhibit
- injunction
- instruct
- interdict
- interdiction
- jurisdiction
- know-how
- law
- lay down the law
- lead
- leadership
- manage
- management
- mandate
- mark out
- might
- notification
- obligation
- oblige
- officiate
- oppress
- ordain
- order
- ordinance
- ordinate
- overbear
- override
- precept
- predominate
- prerogative
- prescribe
- prescript
- preside over
- prevail
- primacy
- proclaim
- proclamation
- prohibit
- prohibition
- proscription
- push
- put foot down
- regulate
- regulation
- reign
- reign over
- repress
- request
- require
- requirement
- requisition
- responsibility
- restrain
- restraint
- right
- royalty
- rule
- rule out
- run
- send for
- set
- skill
- sovereignty
- stop
- strings
- subdue
- subpoena
- summon
- summons
- superintend
- supervise
- supervision
- supremacy
- sway
- take charge
- take lead
- take over
- task
- tell
- tyrannize
- tyranny
- ultimatum
- upper hand
- warn
- warrant
- wield
- will
- word
- writ
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