governed synonyms

governed

modif.

  1. Ruled

    commanded, administered, under authority, supervised, superintended, directed, overseen, tyrannized over, dictated to, conducted, guided, piloted, mastered, led, driven, subjugated, subordinate.

    Antonyms free*, autonomous*, archic.

  2. Controlled

    determined, guided, influenced, swayed, inclined, regulated, directed, ordered, dependent, consequent, obedient, under one's jurisdiction.

    Antonyms unruly*, self-determined, capricious.

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