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control vs rein

rein vs control

control and rein both are nouns.

control and rein both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
control Yes No Yes No
rein Yes No Yes No
As nouns, rein is a hyponym of control; that is, rein is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than control:
  • control: power to direct or determine
  • rein: any means of control
As verbs, rein is a hyponym of control; that is, rein is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than control:
  • control: exercise authoritative control or power over
  • rein: control and direct with or as if by reins
control (noun) rein (noun)
the activity of managing or exerting control over something one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc any means of control
a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
power to direct or determine
discipline in personal and social activities
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) rein (verb)
have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of keep in check
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins
verify by using a duplicate register for comparison stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins
handle and cause to function control and direct with or as if by reins
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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