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govern

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of govern

1 to exercise authority or power over
  • The president is elected in order to govern the country.
Synonyms of govern

boss, captain, command, control, preside (over), rule
Words Related to govern

conduct, direct, head, lead

administer, manage, micromanage, oversee, regulate, superintend, supervise

dictate, dominate, domineer, lord (it over), master, oppress, reign (over), tyrannize

conquer, subdue, subjugate
2 to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
  • You need to govern your speech and be able to communicate your outrage without resorting to shouting.
Synonyms of govern

bridle, check, constrain, contain, control, curb, hold, inhibit, keep, measure, pull in, regulate, rein (in), restrain, rule, tame
Words Related to govern

bottle (up), choke (back), hold back, mince, muffle, pocket, repress, sink, smother, squelch, stifle, strangle, suppress, swallow

arrest, interrupt, stop

block, hamper, handcuff, hinder, impede, obstruct

gag, muzzle, silence
Near Antonyms of govern

liberate, loose, loosen, unleash

air, express, take out, vent
Antonyms of govern

lose
3 to look after and make decisions about
  • The company's finances are governed by its chief financial officer.
Synonyms of govern

administer, administrate, carry on, conduct, control, direct, guide, handle, keep, manage, operate, overlook, oversee, preside (over), regulate, run, steward, superintend, supervise, tend
Words Related to govern

care (for), mind, watch

lead, pilot, steer

guard, protect, safeguard

micromanage, stage-manage

codirect, comanage
Phrases Synonymous with govern

watch over

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