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boss (around)

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Synonyms & Antonyms of boss (around)

to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority

that regional manager certainly likes to boss people around

Synonyms for boss (around)

adjure,
bid,
charge,
command,
direct,
enjoin,
instruct,
order,
tell

Words Related to boss (around)

ask,
petition,
request

beg,
beseech,
entreat

advise,
counsel,
warn

appoint,
assign,
authorize,
commission

oversee,
superintend,
supervise

conduct,
control,
lead,
manage

coerce,
compel,
constrain,
force,
oblige,
require

Near Antonyms for boss (around)

comply (with),
follow,
keep,
observe

Antonyms for boss (around)

mind,
obey

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Thesaurus Entries Near boss (around)

boss

boss (around)

bossed

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“Boss (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boss%20%28around%29. Accessed 17 Aug. 2022.

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