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Govern

//ˈɡʌv.ən//

Synonyms for "govern" (129 found)

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Informal (19)

Adj, noun, verb, slang(3 words)

Adj, name, noun, verb, slang(5 words)

head lead cool boss hinder

Adj, intj, name, noun, verb, slang(1 words)

Intj, noun, verb, slang(1 words)

Name, noun, verb, slang(4 words)

rule chair steer officer

Noun, verb, slang(3 words)

handle curb retard

Verb, slang(2 words)

hold up cool off

General use (110)

Name, noun, verb(10 words)

order keep guide guard render sway shepherd rein reign skipper

Verb(52 words)

order rule determine attend suppress restrain contain subdue possess execute regulate constrain hold back administer manipulate enjoin slow down retrench inhibit keep back

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Adj, name, noun, verb(1 words)

Noun, verb(22 words)

control mind command shape arrest discipline use conduct manage maneuver engineer captain carry on dispose bridle repress dictate curtail mastermind withhold

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quarterback crack the whip

Adj, adv, verb(1 words)

Adj, noun, verb(2 words)

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