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Synonyms of governable

17 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for governable is compliant. Other synonyms of governable are yielding, manageable, indulgent, controllable and meek. The opposite of governable is ungovernable.

Synonyms and similar words for governable

adjectiveCapable of being governed or subjected to authority; amenable to law or rule.

  • controllableAble to be controlled; subject to regulation or command.
  • manageableCapable of being managed or controlled.
  • ruleable
  • obedientWilling to comply with the commands, orders, or instructions of those in authority; biddable.
  • tractableCapable of being easily led, taught, or managed.
  • amenableWilling to comply; easily led.
  • biddableDocile, amenable or compliant.
  • complaisantWilling to do what pleases others; obliging; agreeable.
  • compliantWilling to comply; submissive; willing to do what someone wants.
  • docile
  • indulgentDisposed or prone to indulge, humor, gratify, or yield to one's own or another's desires, etc., or to be compliant...
  • meekSubmissive, dispirited, cowed.
  • passiveBeing inactive and submissive in a relationship, especially in a sexual one.
  • pliantEasily influenced; tractable.
  • rulableCapable of being ruled; governable.
  • yieldingDocile, or inclined to give way to pressure.
  • maniable obsoleteManageable.

Opposite of governable

adjectiveCapable of being governed or subjected to authority; amenable to law or rule.

Meaning of governable

  1. adjective Capable of being governed or subjected to authority; amenable to law or rule.

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Questions about synonyms of governable

What is another word for governable?
Governable has 17 synonyms on Word.ws, such as compliant, yielding, manageable, indulgent, controllable, meek, passive and amenable.
What is the opposite of governable?
The opposite of governable is ungovernable.
What does governable mean?
Governable means capable of being governed or subjected to authority; amenable to law or rule.

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