Synonyms of ruled

ruled

verb

past tense of rule

1

as in governed

to exercise authority or power over

a sea captain who ruled his ship sternly but justly

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

2

as in controlled

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

a monarch who is known for ruling her emotions with an iron hand

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ruled

Basabe seemed unaware of the man’s presence in the courthouse, after Marsh had ruled before trial that the man would not be permitted as a witness. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Since the mysterious deaths of a husband and wife in the Medici family, a powerful Italian dynasty that ruled Florence and Tuscany almost uninterruptedly from 1434 to 1737, rumors have swirled about what led to the couple’s untimely demise. — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

His death was later ruled a suicide by New York City’s medical examiner. — Josh Funk, Fortune, 15 July 2026

The Texas case made its way to the US Supreme Court, which ruled in Texas's favor in late June 2025, putting the brakes on the other cases. — Chloe Albanesius, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026

In the consolidated cases, the justices ruled that states can legally keep transgender girls and women from being on female sports teams. — Mary Ella Hastings july 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026

Trump deposited the money in an escrow account shortly after the jury ruled against him. — Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

That suit was dismissed after a judge ruled that Lively’s accusations were protected by litigation privilege. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 9 July 2026

Liman ruled that Wayfarer Studios must pay Lively's attorneys' fees but denied Lively's request for punitive damages. — ABC News, 9 July 2026