164 entries under control topic. ×

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encircle(verb, hold, study, cover)
7
govern(verb, hold, run, direct)
7
limit(verb, hold, check, restrain)
7
stop(verb, check, restrain, crush)
7
subdue(verb, hold, check, run)
6
constrain(verb, hold, check, restrain)
6
imprison(verb, hold, take, keep)
5
bind(verb, hold, take, mean)
5
bottle up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, hold, take)
5
curtail(verb, stop, hold, reduce)
5
hinder(verb, stop, hold, reduce)
5
jail(verb, hold, restrain, curb)
5
keep(verb, hold, take, maintain)
5
rein(verb, calm, order, quiet)
5
retard(verb, reduce, restrain, decrease)
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bound(verb, check, reduce, restrain)
4
circumscribe(verb, hold, check, restrain)
4
contract(verb, check, reduce, restrain)
4
cork(verb, hold, check, restrain)
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detain(verb, hold, take, keep)
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