Control and Defend

Control

Control verb - To keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression).

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Defend and control are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Defend" instead a verb "Control".

Defend verb - To drive danger or attack away from.

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Control and defend are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Control" instead a verb "Defend".

life	control life	defend life
people	control people	defend people
area	control area	defend area
time	control time	defend time
Other words: way, earth, world, actions, ship, planet, anyone, humans, points.

Further justified since some clothing is enchanted to defend or control its wearer.

Source: Webcomic / Collar 6
In Vermin, you control Yoshi who must defend his eggs against Fly Guys, Paratroopas and Boos instead of vermin.

Source: Artifact Title / Video Games
The ancient artifact they created to defend against mind control is eventually picked up by the Captain.

Source: Video Game / Star Control

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