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deny vs control

control vs deny

deny is not a noun while control is a noun.

deny and control both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deny No No Yes No
control Yes No Yes No
As verbs, control is a hypernym of deny; that is, control is a word with a broader meaning than deny:
  • deny: deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure
  • control: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
Other hypernyms of deny include check, contain, curb, hold, hold in, moderate.
deny (noun) control (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
deny (verb) control (verb)
declare untrue; contradict have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
refuse to accept or believe be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
refuse to recognize or acknowledge verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit handle and cause to function
refuse to let have maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage
refuse to grant, as of a petition or request exercise authoritative control or power over
deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure 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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