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control vs restrain

restrain vs control

control is a noun but restrain is not a noun.

control and restrain both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
control Yes No Yes No
restrain No No Yes No
As verbs, restrain is a hypernym of control; that is, restrain is a word with a broader meaning than control:
  • control: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
  • restrain: prevent the action or expression of
Other hypernyms of control include hold back, keep, keep back.
control (noun) restrain (noun)
the activity of managing or exerting control over something
(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc
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) restrain (verb)
have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of prevent the action or expression of
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
verify by using a duplicate register for comparison restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult
handle and cause to function prevent (someone or something) from doing something
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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