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control::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | operate |
| Type of | manipulate |
| Has types | synchronise, dial, gate, treadle, aviate, fly, turn, drive, submarine, synchronize, relay, pilot, pedal |
| Verb group | master |
control the lever.
control::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | command |
| Has types | wear the trousers, becharm, call the shots, call the tune, care, channelise, channelize, charm, corner, deal, direct, dominate, draw rein, govern, guide, handle, harness, head, hold, hold one's own, hold sway, internationalise, internationalize, manage, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, master, monopolise, monopolize, point, preoccupy, preside, regiment, rein, rein in, rule, steer |
| Derivation | controller |
control the budget.
control::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | check, contain, curb, hold, hold in, moderate |
| Type of | restrain, hold back, keep, keep back |
| Has types | mortify, conquer, abnegate, thermostat, suppress, damp, catch, bate, subdue, counteract, countercheck, deny, crucify, stamp down, train |
control your anger.
control::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | control condition |
| Type of | criterion, standard |
the control condition was inappropriate for the conclusions he wished to draw.
control::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | restraint |
| Type of | discipline |
| Has types | continence, inhibition, temperateness, temperance, moderation, self-restraint |
she never lost control of herself.
control::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | ascertain, assure, check, ensure, insure, see, see to it |
| Type of | verify |
| Has types | card, spot-check, proofread, proof, double-check, cross-check, cover, cinch |
| Verb group | check, determine, learn, mark, tick off, mark off, ascertain, tick, verify, find out, watch, check off, see |
control the quality of the product.
control::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | keep in line, manipulate |
| Type of | interact |
| Has types | tease, handle, ingratiate |
| Derivation | controller |
She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up.
control::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | ascendance, ascendancy, ascendence, ascendency, dominance |
| Type of | status, condition |
| Has types | ascendent, absolutism, regulation, domination, dominion, predominance, prepotency, despotism, supremacy, monopoly, tyranny, mastery, ascendant, rule, predomination |
control::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | command, mastery |
| Type of | skillfulness |
control::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | controller |
| Type of | mechanism |
| Has types | disk controller, dial, electric switch, valve, regulator, joystick, handwheel, governor, electrical switch, cruise control, switch |
the speed controller on his turntable was not working properly.
I turned the controls over to her.
control::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | relation |
measures for the control of disease.
they instituted controls over drinking on campus.
control::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | spirit, disembodied spirit |
control::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | body process, activity, bodily function, bodily process |
| Has types | motor control |
the timing and control of his movements were unimpaired.
he had lost control of his sphincters.
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | powerfulness, power |
| Has types | corporatism, iron fist, hold, dominance, authorization, authority, authorisation, rein, say-so, potency |
under control.
control::noun | Spocien Dictionary
the control of the mob by the police was admirable.
control::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | economic policy |
| Has types | floor, ceiling, base, roof, cap, price control |
they wanted to repeal all the legislation that imposed economic controls.
