Antonyms for lead by the nose
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : nohz |
| Phonetic Transcription : noÊŠz |
Definition of lead by the nose
Origin :- "perceive the smell of," 1570s; "pry, search," 1640s, from nose (n.). Related: Nosed; nosing.
- As in sway : verb influence, affect
- As in preponderate : verb dominate
- As in dominate : verb govern, rule
- As in domineer : verb oppress; assume authority
Synonyms for lead by the nose
- be in the saddle
- bend
- bias
- bluster
- boss
- boss around
- brainwash
- browbeat
- bulldoze
- bully
- call the shots
- carry
- command
- conduct
- control
- crack
- detract from
- dictate
- direct
- dispose
- dominate
- domineer
- eclipse
- get
- govern
- guide
- handle
- have one's way
- have upper hand
- head
- hector
- henpeck
- hold sway over
- hook
- impact on
- impress
- in the driver's seat
- incline
- induce
- influence
- inspire
- intimidate
- keep under thumb
- kick around
- lay down the law
- lead
- lead by the nose
- manage
- menace
- monopolize
- move
- outshine
- overbear
- overrule
- overshadow
- persuade
- play first fiddle
- predispose
- predominate
- preponderate
- prevail
- prevail on
- prevail over
- push the buttons
- put across
- reign
- reign supreme
- rule
- rule over
- rule the roost
- run
- run the show
- run things
- sell
- sit on top of
- soften up
- strike
- subject
- subjugate
- suck in
- superabound
- swagger
- sway
- threaten
- throw weight around
- touch
- turn one's head
- twist one's arm
- tyrannize
- whitewash
- win over
- work on
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