Governable and Rebellious

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Governable adjective - Capable of being controlled.

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Rebellious is an antonym for governable.

Rebellious adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.

Usage example: expected her son to grow a little more rebellious as he got older, but she knew he understood when to kick and when to obey

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Governable is an antonym for rebellious in disobedient topic.

Nearby Words: rebellion, rebelliousness

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