Troponyms (hyponyms) of verb control
6 of 8 senses of control
Sense 1
control, command
=> preoccupy
=> steer, maneuver, manoeuvre, direct, point, head, guide
=> steer
=> hold one's own
=> manage, deal care handle
=> hold
=> hold sway
=> govern
=> regiment
=> monopolize
=> harness, rein in draw rein, rein
=> corner
=> preside
=> dominate, master
=> charm, becharm
=> govern, rule
=> call the shots, call the tune, wear the trousers
Sense 2
control, hold in hold contain, check, curb, moderate
=> restrict, restrain, trammel, limit, bound, confine, throttle
=> suppress, stamp down inhibit, subdue, conquer, curb
=> damp
=> mortify, subdue
=> deny
=> restrict, limit
=> train
=> catch
=> bate
=> thermostat
=> countercheck, counteract
Sense 3
operate, control
=> dial
=> turn
=> submarine
=> treadle
=> relay
=> gate
=> pedal
=> drive
=> fly, aviate, pilot
Sense 4
manipulate, keep in line control
=> tease
=> ingratiate
Sense 7
see check, insure, see to it ensure, control, ascertain, assure
=> proofread, proof
=> control
=> double-check
=> cross-check
=> cinch
=> card
=> spot-check
=> cover
Sense 8
master, control
=> cinch
Troponyms (hyponyms) of verb control
6 of 8 senses of control
Sense 1
control, command
=> preoccupy
=> haunt, obsess, ghost
=> prepossess
=> steer, maneuver, manoeuvre, direct, point, head, guide
=> dock
=> drydock
=> sheer
=> stand out
=> starboard
=> conn
=> navigate, pilot
=> astrogate
=> channel, canalize, canalise
=> corner
=> park
=> angle-park
=> parallel-park
=> double-park
=> steer
=> hold one's own
=> manage, deal care handle
=> administer, administrate
=> pontificate
=> oversee, supervise, superintend, manage
=> build
=> organize, organise
=> arrange
=> concord
=> tee up
=> rationalize
=> reorganize, shake up
=> retool, revise, revize
=> collectivize, collectivise
=> work
=> come to grips, get to grips
=> dispose of
=> take care mind
=> tend
=> stoke
=> coordinate
=> juggle
=> process
=> mismanage, mishandle, misconduct
=> direct
=> hold throw, have make give
=> guide, steer
=> head, lead
=> chair, chairman
=> captain
=> spearhead
=> take hold take charge, take control
=> attend
=> move in on
=> operate, run
=> financier
=> work
=> block
=> warm up
=> conduct, carry on deal
=> racketeer
=> touch
=> hold
=> hold sway
=> govern
=> regiment
=> monopolize
=> harness, rein in draw rein, rein
=> corner
=> preside
=> dominate, master
=> command
=> general
=> officer
=> subjugate, subject
=> dragoon
=> enslave
=> charm, becharm
=> hex, bewitch, glamour, witch, enchant, jinx
=> voodoo
=> spell
=> govern, rule
=> throne
=> misgovern
=> dictate
=> tyrannize, grind down
=> reign
=> call the shots, call the tune, wear the trousers
Sense 2
control, hold in hold contain, check, curb, moderate
=> restrict, restrain, trammel, limit, bound, confine, throttle
=> reduce, tighten
=> tie
=> gate
=> draw the line draw a line
=> mark off mark out
=> rule harness, rein
=> baffle, regulate
=> hamper, halter, cramp
=> stiffen, tighten, tighten up constrain
=> clamp down crack down
=> inhibit
=> restrain, encumber, cumber, constrain
=> bridle
=> snaffle
=> curb
=> clog
=> suppress, stamp down inhibit, subdue, conquer, curb
=> wink, blink, blink away
=> stifle, dampen
=> suffocate
=> choke off choke down choke back
=> hush, quieten, silence, still shut up hush up
=> dampen, muffle, mute, deaden, damp, tone down
=> shush
=> lull, calm down
=> shout down
=> gag, muzzle
=> burke
=> silence
=> squelch, quell, quench
=> smother, stifle, muffle
=> damp
=> mortify, subdue
=> deny
=> restrict, limit
=> content
=> ration
=> classify
=> taboo
=> scant, skimp
=> localize, localise
=> draw
=> suppurate
=> train
=> trellis
=> catch
=> bate
=> thermostat
=> countercheck, counteract
Sense 3
operate, control
=> dial
=> turn
=> submarine
=> treadle
=> relay
=> gate
=> pedal
=> drive
=> coach
=> test drive
=> drive
=> pull
=> cut in
=> tool
=> fly, aviate, pilot
=> fly blind
=> fly contact
=> solo
=> test fly
=> jet
=> glide
=> sailplane, soar
=> hydroplane, seaplane
=> balloon
=> hedgehop, flat-hat
=> hang glide, soar
Sense 4
manipulate, keep in line control
=> tease
=> ingratiate
=> cozy up cotton up shine up play up sidle up suck up
Sense 7
see check, insure, see to it ensure, control, ascertain, assure
=> proofread, proof
=> control
=> double-check
=> cross-check
=> cinch
=> card
=> spot-check
=> cover
Sense 8
master, control
=> cinch
Entailment of verb control
1 of 8 senses of control
Sense 8
master, control
=> understand
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Frequency) of verb control
8 senses of control
Sense 1
control, command
Sense 2
control, hold in hold contain, check, curb, moderate
=> restrain, suppress, keep keep back hold back
Sense 3
operate, control
=> manipulate
Sense 4
manipulate, keep in line control
=> interact
Sense 5
control, verify
=> test, prove, try try out examine, essay
Sense 6
control
=> see check, insure, see to it ensure, control, ascertain, assure
Sense 7
see check, insure, see to it ensure, control, ascertain, assure
=> verify
Sense 8
master, control
Familiarity of verb control
control used as a verb is common (polysemy count = 8)
Synonyms (Grouped by Similarity of Meaning) of verb control
Sense 3
operate, control
=> manipulate
Sense 8
master, control
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Sense 5
control, verify
=> test, prove, try try out examine, essay
Sense 7
see check, insure, see to it ensure, control, ascertain, assure
=> verify
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Sense 1
control, command
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Sense 2
control, hold in hold contain, check, curb, moderate
=> restrain, suppress, keep keep back hold back
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Sense 4
manipulate, keep in line control
=> interact
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Sense 6
control
=> see check, insure, see to it ensure, control, ascertain, assure
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Grep of noun control
arms control
ascii control character
birth-control campaigner
birth-control reformer
birth control
birth control device
birth control pill
birthcontrol
calendar method of birth control
center for disease control
control
control account
control board
control center
control character
control circuit
control condition
control experiment
control function
control grid
control key
control operation
control panel
control rod
control room
control stick
control stock
control surface
control system
control tower
controller
controllership
controlling interest
crowd control
cruise control
damage control
fire control
fire control radar
fire control system
flight control
flood control
gaining control
ground control
gun control
inventory control
job-control language
job control
military control
motor control
population control
price control
quality control
remote control
rhythm method of birth control
riot control
riot control operations
self-control
social control
traffic control
transmission control protocol
transmission control protocol/internet protocol
Overview of noun control
The noun control has 11 senses (first 10 from tagged texts)
1. (19) control -- (power to direct or determine: "under control")
2. (17) control -- (a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another; "measures for the control of disease"; "they instituted controls over drinking on campus")
3. (7) control -- ((physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc "the timing and control of his movements were unimpaired"; "he had lost control of his sphincters")
4. (5) control condition, control -- (a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment; "the control condition was inappropriate for the conclusions he wished to draw")
5. (5) control -- (the activity of managing or exerting control over something "the control of the mob by the police was admirable")
6. (4) dominance, ascendance, ascendence, ascendancy, ascendency, control -- (the state that exists when one person or group has power over another; "her apparent dominance of her husband was really her attempt to make him pay attention to her")
7. (3) restraint, control -- (discipline in personal and social activities; "he was a model of polite restraint"; "she never lost control of herself")
8. (2) command, control, mastery -- (great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity; "a good command of French")
9. (1) control -- (the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.; "they wanted to repeal all the legislation that imposed economic controls")
10. (1) control, controller -- (a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine; "the speed control on his turntable was not working properly"; "I turned the controls over to her")
11. control -- (a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance)
Overview of verb control
The verb control has 8 senses (first 4 from tagged texts)
1. (28) control, command -- (exercise authoritative control or power over "control the budget"; "Command the military forces")
2. (20) control, hold in hold contain, check, curb, moderate -- (lessen the intensity of temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake" "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger")
3. (7) operate, control -- (handle and cause to function; "do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol"; "control the lever")
4. (1) manipulate, keep in line control -- (control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage; "She manipulates her boss"; "She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up"; "The teacher knew how to keep the class in line"; "she keeps in line")
5. control, verify -- (verify or regulate by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard, of scientific experiments: "Are you controlling for the temperature?")
6. control -- (verify by using a duplicate register for comparison; "control an account")
7. see check, insure, see to it ensure, control, ascertain, assure -- (be careful or certain to do something make certain of something "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See that the curtains are closed"; "control the quality of the product")
8. master, control -- (have a firm understanding or knowledge of be on top of "Do you control these data?")
Grep of adj control
controllable
controlled
controlling
under control
Overview of noun control
The noun control has 11 senses (first 10 from tagged texts)
1. (19) control -- (power to direct or determine: "under control")
2. (17) control -- (a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another; "measures for the control of disease"; "they instituted controls over drinking on campus")
3. (7) control -- ((physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc "the timing and control of his movements were unimpaired"; "he had lost control of his sphincters")
4. (5) control condition, control -- (a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment; "the control condition was inappropriate for the conclusions he wished to draw")
5. (5) control -- (the activity of managing or exerting control over something "the control of the mob by the police was admirable")
6. (4) dominance, ascendance, ascendence, ascendancy, ascendency, control -- (the state that exists when one person or group has power over another; "her apparent dominance of her husband was really her attempt to make him pay attention to her")
7. (3) restraint, control -- (discipline in personal and social activities; "he was a model of polite restraint"; "she never lost control of herself")
8. (2) command, control, mastery -- (great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity; "a good command of French")
9. (1) control -- (the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.; "they wanted to repeal all the legislation that imposed economic controls")
10. (1) control, controller -- (a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine; "the speed control on his turntable was not working properly"; "I turned the controls over to her")
11. control -- (a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance)
Overview of verb control
The verb control has 8 senses (first 4 from tagged texts)
1. (28) control, command -- (exercise authoritative control or power over "control the budget"; "Command the military forces")
2. (20) control, hold in hold contain, check, curb, moderate -- (lessen the intensity of temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake" "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger")
3. (7) operate, control -- (handle and cause to function; "do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol"; "control the lever")
4. (1) manipulate, keep in line control -- (control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage; "She manipulates her boss"; "She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up"; "The teacher knew how to keep the class in line"; "she keeps in line")
5. control, verify -- (verify or regulate by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard, of scientific experiments: "Are you controlling for the temperature?")
6. control -- (verify by using a duplicate register for comparison; "control an account")
7. see check, insure, see to it ensure, control, ascertain, assure -- (be careful or certain to do something make certain of something "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See that the curtains are closed"; "control the quality of the product")
8. master, control -- (have a firm understanding or knowledge of be on top of "Do you control these data?")
control definition
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