Rule Synonyms

Rule synonyms such as "decide, act, axiom, administration, convention, administer, be the order of the day, adjudge, and adjudicate". Rule is a noun, and its antonyms are chaos and anarchy. Here are 122 another word for rule with example sentences.

Another word for Rule

122 other ways to say rule.

1. regulation

  • ukase
  • stipulation
  • statute
  • ruling
  • requirement
  • regulation
  • pronunciamento
  • pronouncement
  • proclamation
  • prescription
  • precept
  • ordinance
  • order
  • mandate
  • law
  • injunction
  • guideline
  • fiat
  • edict
  • directive
  • direction
  • dictum
  • dictate
  • decree
  • court order
  • commandment
  • command
  • canon
  • by-law
  • act

2. precept

3. control

4. procedure

5. govern

  • wield the sceptre
  • wear the crown
  • sway
  • sit on the throne
  • run
  • reign
  • regulate
  • preside over
  • manage
  • lead
  • hold sway
  • head
  • have control of
  • govern
  • dominate
  • direct
  • control
  • be the leader of
  • be sovereign
  • be monarch
  • be in power
  • be in control of
  • be in control
  • be in command
  • be in charge
  • be in authority
  • be at the helm
  • administer

6. prevail

  • prevail
  • predominate
  • obtain
  • hold sway
  • be the order of the day
  • be supreme

7. decree

How to Use rule in a Sentence

Honesty is a core rule.

She pointed out the absurdity of the new rule.

They broke the golden rule.