Synonyms of bossed

bossed 1 of 2

adjective

as in chased

Related Words

• chased
• laced
• fringed
• embossed
• embroidered
• bejeweled
• wreathed
• flounced
• sequined
• garlanded
• gold
• emblazoned
• gilded
• golden
• gold-plated

bossed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of boss

1

as in supervised

to be in charge of

she bossed that project for years, until she was promoted again

Synonyms & Similar Words

• supervised
• handled
• oversaw
• managed
• steered
• commanded
• headed
• controlled
• directed
• captained
• guided
• ran
• ordered
• watched over
• quarterbacked
• overlooked
• superintended
• administered
• showed
• monitored
• rode herd on
• ruled
• shepherded
• called the tune (for)
• governed
• called the shots (of)
• reigned
• presided (over)

2

as in ruled

to exercise authority or power over

bossed the entire job site for a year

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ruled
• governed
• dominated
• controlled
• dictated
• managed
• commanded
• domineered
• captained
• swayed
• presided (over)
• administered
• led
• oversaw
• regulated
• headed
• directed
• supervised
• conducted
• micromanaged
• mastered
• subjugated
• conquered
• oppressed
• tyrannized
• superintended
• reigned (over)
• subdued
• lorded (it over)

3

as in led

to serve as leader of

bossed the entire gang of electricians on the construction project

Synonyms & Similar Words

• led
• commanded
• captained
• headed
• dominated
• controlled
• spearheaded
• managed
• directed
• governed
• oversaw
• handled
• supervised
• regulated
• ran
• superintended

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• followed
• served
• submitted (to)
• yielded (to)
• complied (with)
• obeyed
• deferred (to)
• bowed (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bossed

Verb

After a raft of changes for both teams at half-time and more throughout the second half, City bossed the remainder of the game but saw Ryan McAidoo hit the post after a nice dribble, and Victor Reis hit the bar with a header. — Sam Lee, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Pop trends For the last several years, girls bossed the pop charts. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026

He is getting bossed around by grandma throughout the entire movie. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Dec. 2025

Though Mayweather bossed the bout while appearing to go half-speed, no winner was declared. — Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025

Winning every one of his duels, creating one chance, delivering eight crosses and registering three successful tackles is a neat summary of how Cardona bossed the left flank pretty much on his own. — Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025