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control
Synonyms and Antonyms of control
1
a mechanism for adjusting the operation of a device, machine, or system
2
the ability to direct the course of something
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the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
4
the fact or state of having (something) at one's disposal
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the right or means to command or control others
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
1
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
2
to gain emotional or mental control of
3
to exercise authority or power over
4
to look after and make decisions about
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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