crack the whip

absolute arbitrary arrogant autocratic dogmatic domineering haughty imperious oppressive overbearing totalitarian

bossy clamorous crack-the-whip despotic dictative doctrinaire egotistic firm imperative iron-handed peremptory pompous proud stern throwing weight around unlimited unrestricted

democratic humble meek obedient servile submissive yielding

docile passive

arrogant autocratic bossy dictatorial imperious overbearing tyrannical

coercive crack-the-whip despotic egotistic high-handed imperative imperial in driver's seat insolent iron-handed on high horse peremptory

democratic humble servile

submissive surrendering yielding

administrate carry out conduct direct execute govern oversee supervise

boss control head render run superintend

be in the driver's seat be in the saddle head up hold the reins pull the strings pull the wires ride herd on run the show sit on top of

leave neglect obey

follow

deny forego frustrate mismanage refuse withhold

conduct control dominate lead order overrule prevail run take over

administer bridle command curb decree dictate direct domineer guide predominate preponderate preside regulate reign restrain sway

be in authority be in driver's seat be in power hold sway hold the reins keep under one's thumb lay down the law rule the roost run the show sit on top of

follow lose obey surrender

misguide mislead mismanage neglect release serve submit

plead

play first fiddle ride herd wear the pants

administer conduct deal with direct handle inspect look after oversee take care of

boss chaperon control overlook quarterback run superintend survey

be in charge be in driver's seat be in the saddle be on duty be responsible for call the play call the shots keep an eye on preside over ride herd on run the show run things sit on top of

mismanage neglect

follow serve