Synonyms of controlled

controlled 1 of 2

adjective

as in restrained

Related Words

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

Dissimilar Words

• excessive
• extreme
• radical
• inordinate
• unreasonable
• irrational
• uncontrolled
• intemperate
• immoderate
• 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
• 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
• 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
• managed
• supervised
• regulated
• handled
• conducted
• governed
• oversaw
• ran
• administered
• directed
• kept
• guided
• tended
• protected
• administrated
• carried on
• watched over
• steered
• overlooked
• presided (over)
• stewarded
• superintended
• led
• watched
• guarded
• piloted
• safeguarded
• cared (for)
• minded
• micromanaged
• stage-managed
• comanaged
• codirected

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of controlled

Adjective

Once the legs are free, slow and controlled motions can help a person gradually reach firmer ground. — Outside, 5 Mar. 2026

Thiesse is his antithesis – quiet, controlled and polite. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026

Verb

Using a meter is the best way to determine how much water is actually reaching the soil, allowing your irrigation system to be controlled accordingly, Cline says. — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 20 July 2026

In the end, Spain showed why Yamal was so confident as Spain controlled the match throughout with its midfield and passing in the final third. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026