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control
Synonyms and Antonyms of control
- After the tail fell off, the plane went out of the pilot's control.
- firefighters keeping control of the blaze
- Control of manufacturing operations was given to a new manager with fresh ideas.
- took control of the process of selecting candidates for the scholarship
- Teachers are responsible for the students under their control.
Synonym Discussion of control
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- the power to mold public opinion
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- granted the authority to manage her estate
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- the bureau having jurisdiction over parks
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- you are responsible for the students under your control
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- the army officer in command
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- the empire extended its sway over the region
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- given dominion over all the animals
control
Synonyms and Antonyms of control
- You must learn to control your temper.
- He controlled himself only with the greatest difficulty in the face of his opponent's insulting remarks.
- Circumstances often control the choices we make in life.
- During the period that she controlled the company it was highly profitable.
administer, administrate, carry on, conduct, direct, govern, guide, handle, keep, manage, operate, overlook, oversee, preside (over), regulate, run, steward, superintend, supervise, tend
watch over
Synonym Discussion of control
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- conducted negotiations
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- manages a meat market
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- controlling his appetite
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- directs the store's day-to-day business
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