Cracked the whip


Synonyms for cracked the whip
verb manage an organization or effort

execute
oversee
supervise
conduct
direct
govern

administrate
carry out
control
head
run
render

superintend
boss
ride herd on
be in the saddle
crack the whip
head up

hold the reins
pull the strings
pull the wires
run the show
sit on top of
be in the driver’s seat

Antonyms for cracked the whip

obey
forego
deny
frustrate

refuse
withhold
leave
neglect

follow
mismanage

Synonyms
verb govern, manage

control
run
lead
prevail
conduct
dominate
overrule
order
decree

preponderate
sway
command
reign
direct
administer
preside
domineer
curb

dictate
restrain
regulate
bridle
guide
predominate
take over
be in authority
be in power

crack the whip
hold sway
hold the reins
lay down the law
rule the roost
run the show
sit on top of
be in driver’s seat
keep under one’s thumb

Antonyms

obey
surrender
mislead
release

follow
lose
serve
submit

misguide
mismanage
neglect
plead

Synonyms
verb manage people, project

handle
oversee
inspect
direct
administer
conduct
control
run

superintend
overlook
boss
chaperon
survey
ride herd on
take care of
deal with

look after
quarterback
be in charge
be in the saddle
be on duty
be responsible for
call the play
call the shots

crack the whip
keep an eye on
preside over
run the show
run things
sit on top of
be in driver’s seat

Antonyms

mismanage
neglect

serve
follow

Synonyms
verb be in charge of a place

crack the whip

play first fiddle

ride herd

wear the pants

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