Commanding and Giving Permissions

to officially order something using one's higher authority

The religious leader ordained a day of fasting and prayer for the community.

to tell someone to do something by ordering or instructing them

The judge enjoined the defendant from contacting the plaintiff while the case was pending.

to remove or reduce regulations or restrictions on a particular industry or activity

The government decided to deregulate the telecommunications industry to promote competition and innovation.

to command someone to do something immediately, often as punishment

The teacher slapped on detention for the student who was caught cheating on the exam.

to make someone or something stop

An unexpected obstacle on the railroad tracks forced the train conductor to halt the locomotive.

to forbid a specific action

The court decided to interdict the release of sensitive information to protect national security.

to force someone to act in a certain way

The tight deadline constrained the team to work late nights to complete the project on time.

to force someone to do something

The company's aggressive marketing tactics were designed to pressurize consumers into making impulse purchases.

to apply pressure with a compressing or constricting motion, typically using the hands

The stress ball provided relief as she squeezed it during a tense meeting.

to crash violently into an obstacle

The car lost control on the icy road and rammed into the guardrail.

to pressure someone into doing something through intimidation or threats

The dictator dragooned the opposition into submission through fear and intimidation.

to accept or forgive something that is commonly believed to be wrong

The company's failure to address employee misconduct might be seen as condoning unethical practices in the workplace.

to make an official judgment, decision, or order

The king decreed that all citizens must pay taxes by the end of the month.

to feel jealous or irritated because someone possesses something one desires

She begrudges her friend's success in her career and wishes she had the same opportunities.