Put one’s foot down


Synonyms for put one’s foot down
verb order rule or action

impose
dictate
declare
enact
proclaim
set

force
decide
oblige
compel
require
pronounce

ordain
rule
prescribe
command
determine
demand

announce
constrain
lay down the law
read the riot act

Antonyms for put one’s foot down

hinder
delay

hesitate
conceal

hide
let go

Synonyms
verb place, order; deal with

adapt
predispose
incline
tempt
set
prompt
distribute
actuate
rank
organize
bend
determine

array
regulate
group
prepare
fix
motivate
bias
adjust
sway
locate
shepherd
move

influence
induce
tailor
govern
put
promote
condition
arrange
systematize
lead
range
settle

stand
marshal
methodize
ride herd on
call the tune
lay down the law
make willing
put to rights
read the riot act
set in order

Antonyms

dissuade
hinder
prevent
disorder
scatter
destroy
disarrange
disorganize
disperse
mix up
ignore

unsettle
derange
comply
obey
consent
discourage
displace
remove
halt
stop
miss

neglect
change
disturb
confuse
upset
stay
lose
depart
leave
mismanage

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