Sovietized refers to the process of adopting the political, economic, and social systems of the former Soviet Union. However, there are several synonyms that can be used to describe this process. One of the synonyms is "communized," which is used to describe the adoption of communist ideas and practices. Another synonym is "Russified," which describes the process of becoming more like Russia, including adopting its language and culture. Other words that can be used as synonyms for Sovietized include "socialized," "collectivized," and "nationalized." Each of these words implies a degree of state control and centralization of power, characteristics of the Soviet system.