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commandment
Synonyms and Antonyms of commandment
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned <the boss left behind a list of commandments for running the office while he was away> Synonyms behest, charge, command, decree, dictate, direction, directive, do, edict, imperative, injunction, instruction, order, wordRelated Words demand, requirement; mandate; countermand, counterorder; law, precept, prescript, prescription, rule; ordinance, regulation, statuteNear Antonyms appeal, entreaty, petition, plea, urging; proposal, recommendation, suggestion
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