Synonyms of directives

directives

noun

plural of directive

1

as in instructions

a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned

the company president regularly issues directives intended for all staff members

Synonyms & Similar Words

• instructions
• edicts
• orders
• directions
• injunctions
• commandments
• imperatives
• commands
• decrees
• requirements
• words
• dictates
• charges
• behests
• mandates
• demands
• rules
• laws
• regulations
• dos
• do's
• precepts
• statutes
• prescriptions
• ordinances
• prescripts
• countermands
• counter-orders
• counterorders

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• appeals
• petitions
• recommendations
• pleas
• proposals
• urgings
• suggestions
• entreaties

2

as in decrees

an order publicly issued by an authority

a directive issued by the archbishop that is to be read during Sunday services at every parish

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decrees
• edicts
• rulings
• decisions
• proclamations
• resolutions
• declarations
• diktats
• announcements
• rescripts
• ukases
• bulls
• fiats
• judgements
• determinations
• verdicts
• opinions
• diagnoses
• pronouncements
• conclusions
• judgments
• manifestos
• dictums
• manifestoes
• dicta
• deliverances
• calls
• canons
• encyclicals

3

as in memoranda

a written communication giving information or directions

a growing stack of unread directives from the company's senior vice president

Synonyms & Similar Words

• memoranda
• memorandums
• notices
• memos
• declarations
• messages
• letters
• instructions
• proclamations
• reports
• pronouncements
• orders
• announcements
• mails
• edicts
• postings
• bulletins
• notifications
• commands
• dictates
• dispatches
• directions
• notes
• releases
• words
• rescripts
• missives
• charges
• encyclicals
• posts
• epistles
• pronunciamentoes
• pronunciamentos
• jottings