Control and Exert

Control

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

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

Exert verb - To bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively.

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Control and exert are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Control" instead a verb "Exert".

Nearby Words: exertion, exerting

energy	control energy	exert energy
power	control power	exert power
strength	control strength	exert strength
form	control form	exert form
Other words: army, time, speed, ship, gravity, powers.

This is most obvious with Reed, who experiences how much control Ben has to exert and how little reward people sometimes give him.

Source: Recap / Fantastic Four Worlds Greatest Heroes Bait And Switch
Individuals with these genes are usually not totally immune to HIV, but instead show the ability to exert long term control over the virus without medication, and may be carriers in some cases.

Source: The Immune
They also flat out refuse to work with sponsors that attempt to exert creative control, which is why the aforementioned music video is sponsored by State Farm.

Source: Doing It for the Art

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