Synonyms for Control
Definition of control
- noun
- power to direct or determine; "under control"
- a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another; "measures for the control of disease"; "they instituted controls over drinking on campus"
- (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc; "the timing and control of his movements were unimpaired"; "he had lost control of his sphincters"
20 synonyms found
Writing tips for "control"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like ascendance, ascendancy, ascertain can replace "control" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 20 alternatives available, "control" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Control" in song lyrics
See how control is used in real songs:
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"Yo, shorty slow your roll, yo, you out of control"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel, Livewire, Wise — Da Block is Hot -
"I'm spitting bullets, you lost control"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo, Lace — Exclusive Darts -
"The whack, on the other hand, is out of control"
404 Soliderz — Walk Like a Soldier *