controlled

 
  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 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  5 
  control,  verify 
  =>  test,  prove,  try  try  out  examine,  essay 
 
  Sense  7 
  see  check,  insure,  see  to  it  ensure,  control,  ascertain,  assure 
  =>  verify 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  1 
  control,  command 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  2 
  control,  hold  in  hold  contain,  check,  curb,  moderate 
  =>  restrain,  suppress,  keep  keep  back  hold  back 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  4 
  manipulate,  keep  in  line  control 
  =>  interact 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  6 
  control 
  =>  see  check,  insure,  see  to  it  ensure,  control,  ascertain,  assure 
  -------------- 
 
  Grep  of  noun  controlled 
  ground-controlled  approach 
  radio-controlled  aircraft 
 
  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?") 
 
  Overview  of  adj  controlled 
 
  The  adj  controlled  has  2  senses  (first  1  from  tagged  texts) 
 
  1.  (6)  controlled  --  (restrained  or  managed  or  kept  within  certain  bounds;  "controlled  emotions";  "the  controlled  release  of  water  from  reservoirs") 
  2.  controlled,  restricted  --  (curbed  or  regulated;  "controlled  emotions") 
 
  Antonyms  of  adj  controlled 
 
  2  senses  of  controlled 
 
  Sense  1 
  controlled  (vs.  uncontrolled) 
 
  uncontrolled  (vs.  controlled) 
  =>  anarchic,  anarchical,  lawless 
  =>  irrepressible,  uncontrollable 
  =>  loose 
  =>  lordless,  masterless 
  =>  rampant 
  =>  runaway 
  =>  torrential 
  =>  undisciplined,  ungoverned 
  =>  wild 
  =>  wild 
 
  Sense  2 
  controlled,  restricted 
 
  INDIRECT  (VIA  limited)  ->  unlimited,  limitless 
 
  Similarity  of  adj  controlled 
 
  2  senses  of  controlled 
 
  Sense  1 
  controlled  (vs.  uncontrolled) 
  =>  contained 
  =>  disciplined,  under  control(prenominal) 
  =>  dominated,  dominated  by  under  the  thumb  of(prenominal) 
  =>  harnessed 
  =>  obsessed,  possessed(prenominal) 
  =>  pressurized,  pressurised 
  =>  price-controlled 
  =>  priest-ridden 
  =>  regimented 
  =>  ridden(predicate) 
  =>  in  hand(prenominal),  under  control(prenominal) 
  Also  See->  restrained#2 
 
  Sense  2 
  controlled,  restricted 
  =>  limited  (vs.  unlimited) 
 
  Attributes  of  adj  controlled 
 
 
  Familiarity  of  adj  controlled 
 
  controlled  used  as  an  adjective  is  rare  (polysemy  count  =  2) 
 
  Grep  of  adj  controlled 
  controlled 
  machine-controlled 
  price-controlled 
  radio-controlled 
  remote-controlled 
  state-controlled 
  uncontrolled 
 
  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?") 
 
  Overview  of  adj  controlled 
 
  The  adj  controlled  has  2  senses  (first  1  from  tagged  texts) 
 
  1.  (6)  controlled  --  (restrained  or  managed  or  kept  within  certain  bounds;  "controlled  emotions";  "the  controlled  release  of  water  from  reservoirs") 
  2.  controlled,  restricted  --  (curbed  or  regulated;  "controlled  emotions") 

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