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1. rule
noun. ['ˈruːl'] a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior.
Synonyms
- guidepost
- rule of cy pres
- restriction
- regulation
- conception
- cy pres doctrine
- cy pres
- concept
- working principle
- working rule
- construct
- limitation
- rule of thumb
Antonyms
- windward
- upgrade
- downgrade
- snarl
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Words that Rhyme with Gag Rule
- apostolopoul
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- supercool
- preschool
- home-school
- rantoul
- misrule
- dzhambul
- drogoul
- vipul
- uncool
- spruill
- spruiell
- spruell
- sproull
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- ruhul
- retool
- rahul
- nepool
- mccool
- makhoul
- abdul
- stool
- spool
- school
- raul
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- o'toole
2. rule
noun. ['ˈruːl'] something regarded as a normative example.
Synonyms
- pattern
- practice
- code of conduct
- code of behavior
- formula
- normal
- universal
- mores
Antonyms
- enfranchisement
- leeward
- outgoing
- incoming
3. rule
verb. ['ˈruːl'] exercise authority over; as of nations.
Synonyms
- control
- dictate
- throne
- reign
- command
- govern
Antonyms
- standard
- criticize
- unorthodoxy
- unconventionality
4. rule
noun. ['ˈruːl'] prescribed guide for conduct or action.
Synonyms
- ordinance
- book
- prescript
- rule of evidence
- communications protocol
- golden rule
- direction
- dictate
- precept
- parliamentary law
- rubric
- Miranda rule
- bylaw
- canon
- order
- rule book
- protocol
- etiquette
- principle
- instruction
- regulation
- parliamentary procedure
- rules of order
Antonyms
- advantage
- derestrict
- powerlessness
- unrestraint
5. rule
verb. ['ˈruːl'] decide with authority.
Synonyms
- decree
- overturn
- determine
- overrule
- rule in
- rule out
- override
- overthrow
- decide
- make up one's mind
Antonyms
- decrement
- devolution
- ride
- algorithmic
6. rule
noun. ['ˈruːl'] (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice.
Synonyms
- rule of grammar
- conception
- concept
- rule of morphology
- linguistic universal
- linguistic rule
- construct
- universal
- morphological rule
Antonyms
- stay
- synchronize
- consecrate
- correct
7. rule
noun. ['ˈruːl'] a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct.
Synonyms
- generalisation
- principle
- yang
- yin
- generality
- pillar
- feng shui
Antonyms
- yin
- divest
- inactivity
- nonstandard
8. rule
verb. ['ˈruːl'] be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance.
Synonyms
- prevail
- dominate
- preponderate
- outweigh
- overbalance
- outbalance
- override
- reign
- predominate
Antonyms
- conventional
- disassembly
- disagree
- abnormal
9. gag
noun. ['ˈgæg'] a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter.
Synonyms
- humour
- wittiness
- ethnic joke
- good story
- in-joke
- sight gag
- visual joke
- laugh line
- sidesplitter
- funny story
- howler
- gag line
- wit
- belly laugh
- scream
- funny remark
- funny
- humor
- tag line
- thigh-slapper
- shaggy dog story
- joke
- witticism
- jape
- sick joke
- dirty joke
- jest
- blue story
- one-liner
- punch line
- wow
- dirty story
- blue joke
- riot
Antonyms
- familiar
- humorless
- unquestionable
- well
10. gag
verb. ['ˈgæg'] prevent from speaking out.
Synonyms
- shut up
- muzzle
- quieten
- still
- silence
- hush
Antonyms
- expand
- fire
- stretch
- stay