I need to escape from this decree.
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Decree
Synonyms for "decree" (285 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (57)
Strong matches (86)
Noun(22 words)
declaringdecreeingdestinydictatesdictatingdictumsdivine plandivine willedictsemergency edictfatefatwafatwahfiatsfrench ordregovernment directedgovernment ruleheraldsitalian dichiararejorder
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decree-lawdecreementdecretaldecretumdeliverancedemanddesiredeterminationdeterminediagnosisdictatedictationdictumdiktatdirectdirectiondirectivedoomedictedictum
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enactenact lawsenactmentenjoinestablishfiatfilibusterfindfind againstfind forfindingforceforedestinyforegone conclusionforeknowledgeforeordinationformformalityformulaformularyformulateget the floorgive an ordergive the wordhave a mind tohave the floorimposeinjunctioninstituteinstitutioninstructinstructionipse dixitissue a commandissue a writjudgejudgementjuskilllaw
Adjective(2 words)
french ordonnancegovernmental decision
Related words (142)
lay bylay downlegalizelegislatelegislationlegitimatelegitimatizelegitimizelexlobbylobby throughlogrolllotmake a regulationmake legalmandatemanifestomeasurenecessityoblige
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ordainorderorder aboutordinanceordonnancepasspass judgmentpass sentencepigeonholepocketprecedentpreceptpredestinationpredeterminationpreordinationprescienceprescribeprescriptprescriptionproclaimproclamationprognosispromulgatepromulgationpronouncepronounce judgmentpronounce onpronouncementpronunciamentoput in forceput throughrailroadrailroad throughregulateregulationreportrequirerescriptresolutionresolvereturn a verdictroll logsrubricrulerulingsanctionsay the wordsee fitsenatus consultsenatus consultumsentencesetshapestanding orderstatutetabletake the floorthink fitthink goodthink properukaseutter a judgmentvalidateverdictvetowaywillwishyield the floor
Noun(35 words)
legal ordermandatemandate readingmandatesmandatingorder idordering constraintpolish edyktpraetor's edictpresent orderproclamationspromulgatingpronouncementpronouncementspronouncingproper orderpublic edictpublic orderpublic orderspublicly mandated
Verb(10 words)
Adjective(7 words)
new orderofficial mandatepraetorian edictpresidential orderpublic proclamationromanian ordonanțăstate government rule
Adverb(1 words)
publicly mandated program
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: edict, fiat, order, act, act on.
- Sentence evidence is available for decree, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "decree".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "decree"
Keep "decree" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "decree" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "decree", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "decree" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
14 entriesMore specific
11 entriescourt rulingdivine plandivine willedictexecutive orderfinal decreelegal mandatemandateproclamationrulingsummary order
Collocations
12 entriescourt decreeemergency decreeenact a decreefinal decreeissue a decreeissue decreelegal decreemake a decreenew decreepass a decreeroyal decreesign a decree
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
16 total sentences available.
The decree of a president of the republic expires with an end to the state of emergency.
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She had no sooner taken it into her hand than, either because she was too quick and heedless, or because the decree of the fairy had so ordained, it ran into her hand, and she fell down in a swoon.
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"Through shifting hazards, by the Fates' decree, / to Latin shores we steer, our promised land to see. / There quiet settlements the Fates display, / there Troy her ruined fortunes shall repair. / Bear up; reserve you for a happier day."
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "decree"?
Closest matches include edict, fiat, order, act, act on.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "decree"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.