boss around

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Definition
  1. Verb (transitive):
    • To order someone around in a domineering or overbearing manner: To act in a bossy way towards someone, giving them frequent or unreasonable commands, often implying a misuse of authority or a superior attitude.
Usage Examples
  • Verb:
Advanced Usage
  • "to be bossed around": To be subjected to someone's domineering orders.
Variants and Related Words
  • Boss (verb): To give orders to, especially in a domineering way. Often used with "around".
  • Bossy (adjective): Fond of giving people orders; domineering.
Synonyms
  • Bully: To use superior strength or influence to intimidate someone, typically to force them to do what one wants.
  • Domineer: To assert one's will over another in an arrogant way.
  • Order around: To command someone repeatedly.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Push around: To treat someone roughly or bully them.
Related Idioms
  • Throw one's weight around: To act in an aggressively authoritarian manner.
Verb
  1. be bossy towards
    • Her big brother always bullied her when she was young

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