Governed and Runaway

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Governed noun - The body of people who are citizens of a particular government.

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Runaway is an antonym for governed.

Runaway adjective - Showing no signs of being under control.

Usage example: a region plagued by runaway suburban sprawl

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Governed is an antonym for runaway.

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Runaway and Governed. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/governed/runaway

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