govern

[guhv-ern] / ˈgʌv ərn /

VERB

take control; rule

Synonyms

STRONGEST

administer carry out conduct control dictate guide manage oversee regulate supervise

STRONG

captain command direct execute head lead order overrule pilot reign render run steer superintend sway tyrannize

WEAK

assume command be in power be in the driver's seat call the shots call the signals exercise authority head up hold dominion hold office hold sway lay down the law occupy throne pull the strings serve the people wear the crown

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon leave mismanage neglect

STRONG

fail follow obey serve

WEAK

acquiesce agree allow comply consent give way permit surrender yield

VERB

influence; hold in check

Synonyms

STRONGEST

control curb decide determine dominate guide handle inhibit manage regulate rule

STRONG

boss bridle check contain direct discipline dispose incline predispose restrain shepherd steer subdue sway tame underlie

WEAK

directionalize get the better of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon aid assist help hesitate mismanage neglect submit

STRONG

liberate release

WEAK

acquiesce agree allow comply consent give way obey permit surrender yield

Example Sentences

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"We live in a world, in the real world... that is governed by strength, that is governed by force, that is governed by power," Miller said in a CNN interview.

From Barron's

The opportunities for corruption are bad enough within any single governing body—federal or state.

From The Wall Street Journal

The statute clarified standards governing control, conflicts, and judicial review going forward, reinforcing objective anchors in fiduciary analysis, and reducing uncertainty about substantive liability.

From Barron's

Woods called for changes to Venezuela’s laws governing oil and gas, for starters, although he said that Exxon could have a team of experts assessing the situation within weeks.

From MarketWatch

It is currently governed by a coalition that has no plans to seek independence from Denmark in the immediate future.

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