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ungovernable
adjective /ʌnˈɡʌv.ən.ə.bl̩/
/-ɚ.nə-/ Definition
› unable to be governed or controlledTaking action against people in powerDisobedientObeying and breaking the lawObedient and compliantBad and wrong behaviour
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Synonyms and related words:
- anarchist noun
- angry young man noun
- bring sb down phrasal verb
- counter-revolution noun
- coup noun (TAKE POWER)
- insurgent noun
- mutiny noun
- mutiny verb
- palace coup noun
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- put sth down phrasal verb (STOP)
- putsch noun
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