control vs hold

control and hold both are nouns.

control and hold both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
control	Yes	No	Yes	No
hold	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, hold is a hyponym of control; that is, hold is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than control:

control: power to direct or determine
hold: power by which something or someone is affected or dominated

Other hyponyms of control include authorisation, authority, authorization, dominance, potency, say-so, corporatism, iron fist, rein.

As verbs, hold is a hyponym of control; that is, hold is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than control:

control: exercise authoritative control or power over
hold: take and maintain control over, often by violent means

Other hyponyms of control include preoccupy, channelise, channelize, direct, guide, head, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point, steer, steer, hold one's own, care, deal, handle, manage, internationalise, internationalize, hold sway, govern, regiment, monopolise, monopolize, draw rein, harness, rein, rein in, corner, preside, dominate, master, becharm, charm, govern, rule, call the shots, call the tune, wear the trousers.

As verbs, control and hold are synonyms defined as:

control and hold: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

Other synonyms of control include check, contain, curb, hold in, moderate.

control (noun)	hold (noun)
the activity of managing or exerting control over something	the act of grasping
(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc	the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine	a cell in a jail or prison
power to direct or determine	the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
discipline in personal and social activities	a stronghold
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity	power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment	understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.	a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance	time during which some action is awaited
a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another
the state that exists when one person or group has power over another

control (verb)	hold (verb)
have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of	keep from exhaling or expelling
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something	keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
verify by using a duplicate register for comparison	hold the attention of
handle and cause to function	assert or affirm
maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage	remain committed to
exercise authoritative control or power over	declare to be
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits	bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard	be in accord; be in agreement
place under restrictions; limit access to by law	aim, point, or direct
	protect against a challenge or attack
	drink alcohol without showing ill effects
	have or hold in one's hands or grip
	be the physical support of; carry the weight of
	support or hold in a certain manner
	to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
	cover as for protection against noise or smell
	organize or be responsible for
	maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
	cause to come to an abrupt stop
	have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
	secure and keep for possible future use or application
	have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
	arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
	keep from departing
	take and maintain control over, often by violent means
	lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
	cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
	remain in a certain state, position, or condition
	be valid, applicable, or true
	be pertinent or relevant or applicable
	have room for; hold without crowding
	have as a major characteristic
	resist or confront with resistance
	stop dealing with
	contain or hold; have within
	be capable of holding or containing

control vs hold

control and hold both are nouns.

control and hold both are verbs.

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