regulate - Similar and Opposite Words

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Verb

restrain the emission of (sound, fluid, etc.)

Synonyms

• baffle
• regulate

More generic

• hold back
• keep
• keep back
• restrain

Verb

fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of

Synonyms

• modulate
• regulate

More generic

• adjust
• correct
• set

Verb

shape or influence; give direction to

Synonyms

• determine
• influence
• mold
• regulate
• shape

More generic

• cause
• do
• make

More specific

• carry weight
• decide
• disincline
• dispose
• incline
• index
• indispose
• miscreate
• pace
• predetermine
• reshape
• time

Verb

bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations

Synonyms

• govern
• order
• regularise
• regularize
• regulate

More generic

• decide
• determine
• make up one's mind

Opposite / Antonyms

• deregulate

More specific

• district
• standardise
• standardize
• zone

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