Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9) - Commanding and Giving Permissions

to officially order something using one's higher authority

to tell someone to do something by ordering or instructing them

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

to command someone to do something immediately, often as punishment

to stop or bring an activity, process, or operation to an end

to forbid a specific action

to force someone to act in a certain way

to force someone to do something

to burden or harass someone with difficulties or demands

to forcefully push for something to be accepted or approved, often using strong actions to overcome resistance

to pressure someone into doing something through intimidation or threats

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

to make an official judgment, decision, or order

to give or allow reluctantly or with displeasure