Synonyms for

Regulators

Verb / ˈregjʌˌleɪtɜ:z / Another word for regulators — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Regulators are people or organizations that make sure rules are followed.

Synonyms & similar words

regulator governor controllers inspectors supervisors overseers monitors watchdogs enforcers ombudsmen auditors ombuds

Synonyms by register

Formal

supervisors overseers administrators controllers

Informal

bosses chiefs heads bigwigs

Literary

wardens guardians stewards

Antonyms

disruptors anarchists rebels chaotics unrulies deviants

Common collocations

  • financial regulators
  • environmental regulators
  • regulatory bodies
  • regulatory agencies
  • industry regulators
  • health regulators
  • energy regulators

Word family

noun regulator
verb regulate
adjective regulatory
adverb regularly

Usage note

Regulators typically refers to official bodies or individuals responsible for enforcing rules and standards, often in a governmental or industrial context. It is rarely used informally for personal authority figures.

Example sentences

  1. The regulators checked to make sure the restaurant was clean.
  2. The financial regulators investigated the banks practices.
  3. The environmental regulators made sure that the factory was not polluting the river.
  4. The safety regulators inspected the construction site to make sure it was safe for workers.
  5. The regulators fined the company for breaking the rules.

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