keep under thumb

command control dictate influence lead manage monopolize overshadow prevail run

boss direct domineer eclipse handle head outshine overbear overrule predominate preponderate reign subject subjugate sway tyrannize

call the shots detract from have one's way have upper hand hold sway over lay down the law lead by the nose play first fiddle prevail over rule the roost run the show sit on top of superabound

follow lose obey

mismanage neglect submit

be below go along surrender yield

bend bluster browbeat bulldoze bully dominate hector intimidate menace overbear predominate preponderate prevail reign rule swagger threaten tyrannize

be in the saddle boss around call the shots henpeck in the driver's seat kick around lead by the nose push the buttons rule the roost run the show run things throw weight around

assist help leave alone serve submit surrender

follow yield

coerce deprive disenfranchise imprison incarcerate oppress shackle subjugate suppress

bind capture chain check circumscribe compel confine disfranchise dominate enchain enclose enthrall fetter hobble hold immure indenture jail reduce restrain restrict secure subdue subject tether tie yoke

get hooks into put in irons shut in

free let go release

allow disconnect expand liberate loose loosen lose permit stop unfasten untie

emancipate

boss command control dictate direct domineer eclipse handle head influence lead manage monopolize outshine overbear overrule overshadow predominate prevail reign rule run subject subjugate sway tyrannize

call the shots detract from have one's way have upper hand hold sway over lay down the law lead by the nose play first fiddle prevail over reign supreme rule the roost run the show sit on top of superabound

fall behind follow lose mismanage neglect obey serve submit surrender

conquer enslave

coerce compel crush enthrall force overcome overthrow quell reduce rule subdue suppress tame triumph vanquish

bear down beat down bring to heel bring to knees hold sway kick around put down reel back in rule over

encourage fail give in let go lose release surrender win yield

free liberate