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take-charge

[teyk-chahrj] / ˈteɪkˈtʃɑrdʒ /
ADJECTIVE
forceful
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cogent commanding compelling convincing dynamic energetic forcible persuasive strong vehement vigorous violent
WEAK
ball of fire big-wheel bullish coming on strong constraining dominant electric elemental gutsy mighty pithy potent powerhouse puissant punch punchy steamroller stringent takeover telling titanic virile weighty
Antonyms
STRONGEST
apathetic idle impotent inactive ineffective lethargic mild moderate passive weak
WEAK
feeble meek unforceful
ADJECTIVE
gung-ho/gung ho
Synonyms
WEAK
aggressive anxious ardent banzai can-do dedicated eager energetic enthused enthusiastic excited extremely enthusiastic fanatical fired up intense lively passionate proactive spirited zealous
ADJECTIVE
strong
Synonyms
STRONGEST
determined firm resolute steadfast tenacious
STRONG
courageous intense iron-willed tough vehement
WEAK
brave dedicated fervent fervid fierce gutsy hard-nosed plucky staunch unbending uncompromising unyielding zealous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
doubtful loose mild slack soft unstable weak yielding
WEAK
agreeable complacent feeble infirm irresolute laid-back moderate
ADJECTIVE
vigorous
Synonyms
STRONGEST
active brisk dynamic effective efficient forceful healthy intense lively persuasive potent robust spirited strenuous strong tough vital zealous
WEAK
athletic ball of fire bouncing dashing driving enterprising exuberant flourishing forcible hale hard-driving hardy hearty lusty mettlesome peppy red-blooded rugged snappy sound spanking steamroller strapping strong as an ox sturdy takeover zippy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
apathetic delicate dispirited dull easy facile feeble fragile helpless impotent inactive incapable indifferent ineffective infirm lazy lethargic mild moderate sluggish soft unenthusiastic unhealthy weak
WEAK
enervated idle
VERB
boss
Synonyms
STRONG
administer administrate chaperone direct employ manage overlook oversee quarterback run superintend supervise survey
WEAK
take charge
Antonyms
STRONG
follow obey serve
VERB
command
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appoint authorize call for direct require tell
STRONG
adjure ban bar beckon bid call charge check cite compel debar dictate enact enjoin exact forbid grant impose inflict inhibit instruct interdict oblige ordain order ordinate proclaim prohibit requisition restrain set subpoena summon task warn
WEAK
call on call the signals call upon force upon give directions give orders lay down the law mark out put foot down rule out send for take charge take the lead
Antonyms
STRONGEST
reject
STRONG
aid allow approve ask assist cancel conceal disallow free help hinder liberate permit prevent refuse stop veto
WEAK
contradict countermand follow oppose recall reverse revoke

Example Sentences

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And they all focus on tough, take-charge women — often women whose commitment to what they know or think is right can make them a little hard to live with.

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2024

O’Hoppe played 51 games last season, hit 14 home runs, and drew raves from the pitchers for his defensive aptitude and take-charge attitude.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2024

Some have photos of the candidate in a cross-armed, take-charge pose.

From Washington Post • Nov. 7, 2022

She approaches her own life with a similar take-charge attitude, knowing her own worth.

From Salon • Oct. 16, 2022

Even before he started talking to Reggie and his mom, Mary Jane struck Rindlisbacher as a take-charge kind of person.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel