Capture
Capture verb - To receive as return for effort.
Take control and capture are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Take control" instead a verb "Capture".
Take control
Take control verb - Assume control.
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Synonyms for Take control
Capture and take control are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Capture" instead a verb phrase "Take control".
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- Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack: Gyunei seems to view himself as a rival that has the chance to take control of Neo Zeon from Char, and manages to capture Amuro once, using a hostage.
Source: Big Bad Wannabe -
Fausto Galván, Juárez's most notorious drug lord, has been captured, but his capture has left a huge power vacuum with smaller gangs vying to take control of the illicit cross-border trade.
Source: Series / The Bridge US -
Brainwashed and Crazy: Gear Shift and Cover Story take control of Lightning Dust and order her to help them capture Trixie.
Source: Fanfic / Marionettes
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