Control and Deterrent

Control

Control noun - A mechanism for adjusting the operation of a device, machine, or system.

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

Deterrent noun - Something that makes movement or progress difficult.

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Control and deterrent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Control" instead a noun "Deterrent".

Nearby Words: deterred, deterrence, deterring

good	good control	good deterrent
better	better control	better deterrent
similar	similar control	similar deterrent
perfect	perfect control	perfect deterrent
Other adjectives: alien, effective, strong, powerful, real, creative, ultimate, new, permanent.

The Lizard could have easily murdered Gwen when he went to retrieve the device and the fire was barely a deterrent at all, so it's clear that some part of Connors was still in control since he didn't hurt her.

Source: Film / The Amazing Spider-Man

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