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What is another word for Control? – 115 Control Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    regulate manage direct command govern administer oversee supervise handle guide lead dominate restrain curb check limit restrict rule dictate moderate temper discipline mastery authority jurisdiction dominion sovereignty power influence direction leadership

    Meaning of Control

    According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, "control" refers to the power or authority to guide, manage, or direct something or someone.

    Definitions

    • The Oxford English Dictionary defines "control" as the power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.
    • The Cambridge Dictionary states that "control" means the power to make decisions or take actions that affect what happens or what people do.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    lack absence freedom liberty autonomy independence self-governance self-regulation chaos anarchy disorder confusion disorganization mismanagement neglect abandonment relinquish release surrender submission compliance obedience

    Related Nouns

    regulation management administration government authority power influence leadership direction guidance supervision oversight command dominance mastery jurisdiction sovereignty dominion control system control panel

    Related Verbs

    regulate manage direct command govern administer oversee supervise handle guide lead dominate restrain curb check limit restrict rule dictate moderate temper discipline

    Related Adjectives

    regulatory managerial administrative governmental authoritative powerful influential leading guiding supervisory dominant masterful jurisdictional sovereign dominant restrictive limiting disciplinary temperate moderate