Governs

Synonyms for govern
verb take control; rule

control
manage
oversee
conduct
dictate
administer
supervise
regulate
carry out
guide
head

run
render
lead
superintend
sway
direct
reign
tyrannize
command
execute
captain

overrule
order
steer
pilot
assume command
be in power
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
be in the driver’s seat

Antonyms for governs

obey
comply
surrender
acquiesce
consent
permit

abandon
mismanage
leave
neglect
follow
serve

fail
agree
yield
allow
give way

Synonyms
verb influence; hold in check

control
inhibit
dominate
handle
decide
manage
rule
curb

determine
regulate
guide
discipline
shepherd
incline
subdue
dispose

direct
tame
predispose
restrain
contain
bridle
boss
sway

check
steer
underlie
directionalize
get the better of

Antonyms

aid
assist
hesitate
release
liberate
comply
obey

surrender
acquiesce
consent
permit
abandon
help
submit

mismanage
neglect
agree
yield
allow
give way