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control vs maneuver

maneuver vs control

control and maneuver both are nouns.

control and maneuver both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
control Yes No Yes No
maneuver Yes No Yes No
As verbs, maneuver is a hyponym of control; that is, maneuver is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than control:
  • control: exercise authoritative control or power over
  • maneuver: direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
Other hyponyms of control include preoccupy, channelise, channelize, direct, guide, head, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point, steer, steer, hold one's own, care, deal, handle, manage, internationalise, internationalize, hold, 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.
control (noun) maneuver (noun)
the activity of managing or exerting control over something a move made to gain a tactical end
(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc an action aimed at evading an opponent
a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine a military training exercise
power to direct or determine a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
discipline in personal and social activities a plan for attaining a particular goal
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment
the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.
a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance
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) maneuver (verb)
have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
verify by using a duplicate register for comparison act in order to achieve a certain goal
handle and cause to function
maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage
exercise authoritative control or power over
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
place under restrictions; limit access to by law
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