Table of Contents
Synonyms
Antonyms
1. rule-governed
adjective. according to custom or rule or natural law.
Synonyms
- regular
Antonyms
- unlawful
- crooked
Featured Games
Rhymes with Rule Governed
2. governed
noun. ['ˈgʌvɝnd'] the body of people who are citizens of a particular government.
Synonyms
- people
Antonyms
- rich people
- poor people
3. 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
4. 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
5. rule
verb. ['ˈruːl'] exercise authority over; as of nations.
Synonyms
- control
- dictate
- throne
- reign
- command
- govern
Antonyms
- standard
- criticize
- unorthodoxy
- unconventionality
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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