keep under one's thumb

boss bully call the shots command control dictate direct influence manage master run the show

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 crack the whip hold sway hold the reins 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