| Main Entry: | govern |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | influence; hold in check |
Synonyms: |
boss, bridle, check, contain, control, curb, decide, determine, direct, directionalize, discipline, dispose, dominate, get the better of, guide, handle, incline, inhibit, manage, predispose, regulate, restrain, rule, shepherd, steer, subdue, sway, tame, underlie |
Antonyms: |
acquiesce, allow, consent, give way, permit |