Synonyms of controlled

controlled 1 of 2

adjective

as in restrained

Synonyms & Similar Words

• restrained
• inhibited
• disciplined
• curbed
• calculated
• self-controlled
• deliberate
• self-disciplined
• moderate
• temperate
• measured
• self-denying
• levelheaded
• rational
• reasonable
• sensible
• medium
• average
• typical
• normal
• run-of-mine
• mediocre
• modest
• run-of-the-mine
• ordinary
• routine
• usual
• so-so
• regular
• run-of-the-mill

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• excessive
• extreme
• radical
• inordinate
• unreasonable
• irrational
• uncontrolled
• intemperate
• immoderate
• fanatical
• extremist
• unchecked
• unrestrained
• unbridled
• rabid
• unreasoning
• fanatic

controlled

2 of 2

verb

past tense of control

1

as in regulated

to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)

you must learn to control your temper

Synonyms & Similar Words

• regulated
• contained
• kept
• curbed
• restrained
• measured
• governed
• suppressed
• stifled
• tamed
• ruled
• constrained
• inhibited
• held
• checked
• stopped
• pulled in
• bridled
• interrupted
• swallowed
• reined (in)
• repressed
• smothered
• muffled
• arrested
• choked (back)
• hampered
• blocked
• hindered
• held back
• minced
• impeded
• strangled
• silenced
• obstructed
• squelched
• sunk
• pocketed
• sank
• bottled (up)
• handcuffed
• muzzled
• gagged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lost
• liberated
• loosened
• expressed
• unleashed
• aired
• took out
• loosed
• vented

2

as in contained

to gain emotional or mental control of

he controlled himself only with the greatest difficulty in the face of his opponent's insulting remarks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contained
• composed
• calmed
• restrained
• collected
• settled
• re-collected
• recovered
• held back
• rallied
• soothed
• lulled
• quieted
• stilled
• tranquillized
• tranquilized

3

as in governed

to exercise authority or power over

circumstances often control the choices we make in life

Synonyms & Similar Words

• governed
• ruled
• dominated
• dictated
• managed
• commanded
• administered
• swayed
• domineered
• presided (over)
• regulated
• captained
• led
• conducted
• bossed
• supervised
• oversaw
• directed
• mastered
• headed
• subjugated
• micromanaged
• conquered
• subdued
• oppressed
• reigned (over)
• superintended
• tyrannized
• lorded (it over)

4

as in operated

to look after and make decisions about

during the period that she controlled the company it was highly profitable

Synonyms & Similar Words

• operated
• supervised
• managed
• regulated
• handled
• conducted
• governed
• oversaw
• run
• ran
• administered
• directed
• kept
• guided
• tended
• protected
• administrated
• carried on
• superintended
• watched over
• steered
• overlooked
• presided (over)
• stewarded
• led
• watched
• guarded
• piloted
• safeguarded
• cared (for)
• minded
• micromanaged
• stage-managed
• comanaged
• co-managed
• codirected
• co-directed

Examples of controlled in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Because controlled substances have a high potential for abuse, the D.E.A. sets limits on how many of these drugs can be produced. —Christina Caron, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2023

Pilates is a form of strength training that’s slower and more controlled than your typical weight-lifting exercise. —Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 14 Sep. 2023

Each precisely dosed gummy contains 20mg of Delta 8 THC for a controlled and enjoyable high. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 June 2023

Controlled substances became a little less controlled during the pandemic. —Darius Tahir, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2023