Definitions

control

[kuhn-trohl] / kənˈtroʊl /

NOUN

command, mastery

Synonyms

STRONGEST

authority curb discipline domination force government jurisdiction management oversight regulation restraint restriction rule supervision

STRONG

ascendancy bridle charge check clout containment determination direction dominion guidance juice limitation manipulation might predomination qualification regimentation ropes strings subjection subordination superintendence supremacy sway weight

WEAK

driver's seat inside track upper hand wire pulling

Antonyms

STRONGEST

chaos disorganization freedom lawlessness mismanagement neglect

STRONG

advantage inability weakness

WEAK

helplessness powerlessness relinquishment renouncement

VERB

have charge of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

administer command conduct deal with dominate govern handle lead manage manipulate oversee regulate rule run supervise

STRONG

administrate advise boss bully call direct discipline domineer guide head instruct overlook pilot predominate quarterback regiment steer subject subjugate superintend

WEAK

be in saddle call the signals head up hold purse strings hold sway over hold the reins push buttons reign over run the show run things

Antonyms

STRONGEST

comply consent follow mismanage neglect obey serve submit surrender yield

STRONG

misguide mislead

WEAK

abandon chance forsake give up jump in let go relinquish renounce resign risk rush

VERB

curb, hold back

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adjust check contain limit regulate

STRONG

awe bridle collect compose constrain cool corner cow monopolize quell repress restrain smother subdue

WEAK

rein in simmer down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disorganize

STRONG

agitate allow arouse disperse distribute free let go release scatter share start

WEAK

abandon chance forsake give up jump in relinquish renounce resign risk rush

Usage

What are other ways to say control? Control is either power or influence applied to the complete and successful direction or manipulation of persons or things: to be in control of a project. Authority is a power or right, usually because of rank or office, to issue commands and to punish for violations: to have authority over subordinates. Influence is a personal and unofficial power derived from deference of others to one's character, ability, or station; it may be exerted unconsciously or may operate through persuasion: to have influence over one's friends.

Example Sentences

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Compared with healthy control samples, Alzheimer's brain specimens showed substantially higher levels of sugar attachment to proteins.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

OpenAI has partnerships to develop its own chips in a bid to control the rental expenses it currently pays cloud providers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

In August 2022, the then-Conservative government updated guidance on how local authorities could help control litter associated with hot food takeaways.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Sycamore took control of Boots last year through the acquisition of parent company Walgreens Boots Alliance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

I look away, try to regain control of my heart, which is suddenly jerking around inside my chest.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

control

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Vocabulary lists containing control

Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List

The Scientific Method

The ACT Science Test: The Scientific Method