Playing first fiddle


Synonyms for playing first fiddle
verb govern, rule

control
run
lead
overshadow
manage
influence
command
dictate
monopolize
prevail

head
handle
preponderate
outshine
overrule
eclipse
direct
reign
boss
tyrannize

domineer
subjugate
predominate
sway
subject
overbear
call the shots
detract from
have upper hand
hold sway over

keep under thumb
lay down the law
lead by the nose
play first fiddle
prevail over
rule the roost
run the show
sit on top of
superabound
have one’s way

Antonyms for playing first fiddle

obey
surrender
follow
lose

mismanage
neglect
submit
go along

yield
be below

Synonyms
verb be in charge of a place

crack the whip

play first fiddle

ride herd

wear the pants

Synonyms
verb dominate

control
manage
influence
direct
outshine
dictate
handle
prevail
subject
lead
overshadow

tyrannize
sway
head
run
reign
boss
domineer
overrule
eclipse
rule
command

subjugate
monopolize
predominate
overbear
call the shots
detract from
have upper hand
hold sway over
keep under thumb
lay down the law
lead by the nose

play first fiddle
prevail over
reign supreme
rule the roost
run the show
sit on top of
superabound
have one’s way

Antonyms

surrender
obey
mismanage

neglect
lose
follow

fall behind
serve
submit

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