Decree and Entreaty

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Decree noun - A statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned.

Usage example: the boss doesn't give out many decrees, but he does expect those that are issued to be fully obeyed

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Entreaty is an antonym for decree.

Nearby Words: decreed, decreeing

Entreaty noun - An earnest request.

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Decree is an antonym for entreaty.

Nearby Words: entreated, entreating

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