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

Known as Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park, the park preserves the town’s history as the first California community founded and governed by African Americans. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026

However, if a performer like Fielder did want to still try and go for it, the Actor Awards do have a petition process governed by their Awards Committee, who determine all the rules and regulations, eligibility and submissions. — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026

That court classified Kalshi’s sports prediction contracts as swaps rather than bets governed by state gambling laws. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

Muslim armies had invaded from North Africa in the 700s, and Muslim rulers eventually governed much of the peninsula. — Peter C. Mancall, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026

The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, while posturing as the guardian of a democratic transition, governed through massacres and military tribunals. — Abdelrahman Elgendy, Time, 6 Oct. 2026

Lawmakers also have to make sure legislation applies to large employers with health plans that are governed by federal law. — Bob Herman, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026

It must be governed at the system level, because every agent inherits context that can ultimately shape the final decision. — Venkatesh Sankaran, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Every drop of water within the Colorado River is still governed by the Colorado River Compact, a water-sharing agreement signed by all seven states in 1922. — Story Hinckley, Christian Science Monitor, 5 Oct. 2026