regulator vs control

regulator and control both are nouns.

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

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

regulator: any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.
control: a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine

Other hypernyms of regulator include controller.

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

regulator: a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel)
control: a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine

Other hypernyms of regulator include controller.

regulator (noun)	control (noun)
any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.	the activity of managing or exerting control over something
a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel)	(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc
an official responsible for control and supervision of a particular activity or area of public interest	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

regulator (verb)	control (verb)
	have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
	be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
	verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
	handle and cause to function
	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