control vs rule

control and rule both are nouns.

control and rule both are verbs.

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

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

control: the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
rule: dominance or power through legal authority

Other hyponyms of control include ascendant, ascendent, domination, mastery, supremacy, predominance, predomination, prepotency, dominion, regulation, absolutism, despotism, tyranny, monopoly.

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

control: exercise authoritative control or power over
rule: exercise authority over; as of nations

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, hold sway, govern, regiment, monopolise, monopolize, draw rein, harness, rein, rein in, corner, preside, dominate, master, becharm, charm, govern, call the shots, call the tune, wear the trousers.

control (noun)	rule (noun)
the activity of managing or exerting control over something	measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths
(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc	a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine	something regarded as a normative example
power to direct or determine	a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
discipline in personal and social activities	a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity	(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems
a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment	prescribed guide for conduct or action
the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.	(linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice
a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance	directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted
a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another	any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order
the state that exists when one person or group has power over another	dominance or power through legal authority
	the duration of a monarch's or government's power

control (verb)	rule (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	decide with authority
verify by using a duplicate register for comparison	decide on and make a declaration about
handle and cause to function	mark or draw with a ruler
maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage	exercise authority over; as of nations
exercise authoritative control or power over	be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits	have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac
check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
place under restrictions; limit access to by law

control vs rule

control and rule both are nouns.

control and rule both are verbs.

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