248 entries under control topic. ×

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grasp(verb, hold, place, maintain)
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grip(verb, hold, place, maintain)
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hang up(verb, expression, stop, check)
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harness(verb, stop, check, reduce)
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heap(verb, hold, place, maintain)
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ice(verb, cool, restrain, suppress)
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imprison(verb, make, close, force)
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inclose(verb, check, reduce, restrain)
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jail(verb, make, force, cool)
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keep down(verb, expression, contain, curtail)
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keep tight rein on(verb, expression, idiom, check)
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kill(verb, stop, keep, restrain)
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leash(verb, hold, restrain, limit)
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manacle(verb, restrain, limit, restrict)
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manage(verb, hold, place, maintain)
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modify(verb, check, reduce, restrain)
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narrow(verb, check, reduce, restrain)
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neutralize(verb, stop, reduce, restrain)
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nip in the bud(verb, expression, idiom, stop)
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obviate(verb, stop, check, separate)
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