List of antonyms from "lay down job" to antonyms from "lay it on the line"


Discover our 686 antonyms available for the terms "lay hold of, lay finger on, lay in ruins, lay in, lay groundwork" and many more. Click on one of the words below and go directly to the antonyms associated with it.

Definition of the day : « lay down law »

  • As in inflict : verb impose something
  • As in insist : verb order and expect; claim
  • As in ordain : verb establish, install
  • As in revile : verb scold
  • As in rule : verb govern, manage
  • As in scold : verb find fault with
  • As in upbraid : verb scold
  • As in call the shots : verb be in charge
  • As in preponderate : verb dominate
  • As in rail against : verb revile
  • As in command : verb demand
  • As in decree : verb order rule or action
  • As in dictate : verb command; give instructions
  • As in dispose : verb place, order; deal with
  • As in dominate : verb govern, rule
  • As in govern : verb take control; rule
  • As in impose : verb set, dictate
Example sentences :
  • Among ourselves there was no one in position to lay down law and enforce it.
  • Extract from : « Andersonville, Volume 2 » by John McElroy