hold vs control

hold and control both are nouns.

hold and control both are verbs.

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

As nouns, control is a hypernym of hold; that is, control is a word with a broader meaning than hold:

hold: power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
control: power to direct or determine

As verbs, control is a hypernym of hold; that is, control is a word with a broader meaning than hold:

hold: take and maintain control over, often by violent means
control: exercise authoritative control or power over

Other hypernyms of hold include command.

As verbs, hold and control are synonyms defined as:

hold and control: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

Other synonyms of hold include check, contain, curb, hold in, moderate.

hold (noun)	control (noun)
the act of grasping	the activity of managing or exerting control over something
the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it	(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc
a cell in a jail or prison	a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo	power to direct or determine
a stronghold	discipline in personal and social activities
power by which something or someone is affected or dominated	great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something	a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)	the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.
time during which some action is awaited	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

hold (verb)	control (verb)
keep from exhaling or expelling	have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view	be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
hold the attention of	verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
assert or affirm	handle and cause to function
remain committed to	maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage
declare to be	exercise authoritative control or power over
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted	lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
be in accord; be in agreement	check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
aim, point, or direct	place under restrictions; limit access to by law
protect against a challenge or attack
drink alcohol without showing ill effects
have or hold in one's hands or grip
be the physical support of; carry the weight of
support or hold in a certain manner
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
cover as for protection against noise or smell
organize or be responsible for
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
cause to come to an abrupt stop
have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
secure and keep for possible future use or application
have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
keep from departing
take and maintain control over, often by violent means
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
remain in a certain state, position, or condition
be valid, applicable, or true
be pertinent or relevant or applicable
have room for; hold without crowding
have as a major characteristic
resist or confront with resistance
stop dealing with
contain or hold; have within
be capable of holding or containing

hold vs control

hold and control both are nouns.

hold and control both are verbs.

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