Synonyms of governed

governed 1 of 2

adjective

as in controlled

Related Words

• controlled
• checked
• hampered
• constrained
• restrained
• hindered
• curbed
• temperate
• bridled
• tempered
• moderate

Dissimilar Words

• uncontrolled
• unbounded
• unchecked
• unrestrained
• abandoned
• unbridled
• unhindered
• rampant
• unhampered
• runaway
• raw
• intemperate
• uncontrollable
• ungovernable
• uninhibited
• wild
• barbaric
• riotous
• hog wild

governed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of govern

1

as in ruled

to exercise authority or power over

the president is elected in order to govern the country, not to follow public opinion polls

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

2

as in regulated

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 profanity

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

3

as in operated

to look after and make decisions about

the company's finances are governed by its chief financial officer

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of governed

Adjective

The ability to operationalize intelligence in a sustainable, secure, governed and ever-improving ecosystem will be a source of competitive advantage. — Dr. Sanjay Kumar, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Verb

The Smithsonian is independent of the executive branch, governed by a 17-member board led by the chief justice of the Supreme Court and with six members of Congress, three from each party, serving with nine private citizens and the vice president. — Alec MacGillis, ProPublica, 24 Sep. 2026

The cruise line also shared that the joint venture will be governed by a board led by Stewart and Liberty. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

The feeding of stray cats by residents of communities governed by associations is a fairly common issue for boards of directors and their property managers. — Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

Ladera Ranch Maintenance Corporation is governed by community representatives and a non-voting general manager. — Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026

The rules vary from community to community, but buying a home governed by an HOA generally means agreeing to its covenants and restrictions. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

Any attempt by Congress to foreclose employment would likely attract legal challenges, given that employment and unionization at public universities are mainly governed by state law. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Legalism emphasized that leaders should remain aloof from the governed. — Orville Schell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Sep. 2026

Pittsburgh Water was not governed by the Public Utilities Commission until 2018, so its program started later. — Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026