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59 entries under dictate topic. ×
| appoint(verb, order, place, set, charge) | |
| call the shots(verb, expression, idiom, state, control) | |
| charge(verb, state, order, place, set) | |
| command(verb, state, control, order, place) | |
| compel(verb, order, place, set, charge) | |
| decree(verb, state, action, order, place) | |
| demand(verb, hold, order, place, set) | |
| enjoin(verb, state, order, place, set) | |
| exact(verb, order, place, set, charge) | |
| force upon(verb, expression, phrasal verb, order, place) | |
| hold sway(verb, expression, control, order, run) | |
| impose(verb, state, order, set, charge) | |
| inflict(verb, order, place, set, charge) | |
| oblige(verb, order, place, set, charge) | |
| ordain(verb, state, order, place, set) | |
| order(verb, state, control, place, set) | |
| overrule(verb, control, order, run, direct) | |
| preponderate(verb, control, order, run, direct) | |
| put foot down(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, state) | |
| reign(verb, control, order, run, direct) |
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