Synonyms

Translations

Find Words

Word Forms

☀

	Appearance
✓	Use device theme
✓	Dark theme
✓	Light theme

What is another word for micromanaging?

Need synonyms for micromanaging? Here's a list of similar words from our thesaurus that you can use instead.

Verb

Present participle for to manage, direct, or control a person, group, or system to an unnecessary level of detail or precision

breathing down someone's neck

calling the shots

running the show

having authority over

holding sway over

being responsible for

sitting on top of

keeping an eye on

keeping one's eye on

calling the shots in

calling the tune in

being in charge

taking the helm

having a hold over

pushing buttons

holding purse strings

being in the driving seat

being in the saddle

holding the reins

wearing the trousers

calling the signals

having someone eating out of one's hand

calling the tune

pulling the strings

holding the purse strings

having someone in the palm of one's hand

ruling the roost

having something in the palm of one's hand

having someone in one's hip pocket

taking charge of

assuming command over

having control of

calling the shots of

having charge of

taking the chair of

taking the chair

exercising control over

keeping tabs on

keeping under surveillance

leading the way

keeping watch over

keeping a beady eye on

paying attention to

scrutinizing^US

taking the reins

scrutinising^UK

keeping track of

laying down the law

cracked the whip

keeping a check on

keeping watch on

keeping a tab on

taking notice of

keeping under observation

assuming command of

systematizing^US

standardizing^US

having control over

standardising^UK

systematising^UK

keeping under guard

keeping in view

doing the honors

keeping in check

holding dominion over

keeping in sight

prevailing over

exercising power

pulling the wires

looking out for

taking the reins of

having authority

exercising authority over

administering to

calling the tune for

controlling the affairs of

pointing in the right direction

putting on the right track

controlling the content of

managing people

assuming command

occupying throne

exercising authority

holding dominion

maintaining order

calling the play

keeping up with

keeping in touch with

keeping up to date with

dictating terms

calling the shots on

keeping under thumb

showing the way

minding the store

wearing the crown

serving the people

taking control of

keeping from harm

having a handle on

persevering with

pressurizing^US

performing official duties

carrying out official duties

pressurising^UK

lording it over

riding roughshod over

walking all over

trying to control

ordering around

telling someone what to do

throwing your weight around

giving orders to

using strong-arm tactics on

pulling things together

putting in order

putting together

having the bright idea of

more ❯

“Admittedly it is difficult to draw comfort from so glib and overriding a statement, but a willingness to compromise your vision and not micromanage the project will see you through.”

	Find more words!








micromanaging
Use * for blank tiles (max 2) Advanced Search Advanced Search
Use * for blank spaces Advanced Search
Advanced Word Finder

Related Words and Phrases

See Also

What is the opposite of micromanaging?
Sentences with the word micromanaging
Words that rhyme with micromanaging
What is the noun for micromanaging?
What is another word for micromanage?
Use our Synonym Finder

Nearby Words

micromicrograms

13-letter Words Starting With

Find Synonyms

Word Tools			Finders & Helpers		Apps		More		Synonyms
Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Nouns Verbs	Adjectives Adverbs Plural Singular Past Tense Present Tense		Word Unscrambler Words With Friends Scrabble Crossword / Codeword		iOS / Apple Android		Home About Us Terms of Use Privacy Statement Don't Sell Personal Data		A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Antonyms A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Copyright WordHippo © 2025