Control and Governor

Control

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

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Governor and control are semantically related in restraint topic. In some cases you can use "Governor" instead a noun "Control", when it comes to topics like managing, controller.

Nearby Words: controlled, controlling, controller, controllable

Governor

Governor noun - A control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel).

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Synonyms for Governor

Control and governor are semantically related in restraint topic. Sometimes you can use "Control" instead a noun "Governor", if it concerns topics such as bridle, managing, controller.

Nearby Words: govern, governed, governing, governance, governable

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How words are described

human	human control	human governor
good	good control	good governor
better	better control	better governor
poor	poor control	poor governor
Other adjectives: effective, actual, real, new, sole, military, said, local.

Both words in one sentence

Or in some stories, those above the governor may be of no consequence besides being mentioned, as the action of the story deals simply with the area of the governor's control.

Source: Antagonistic Governor
It was short-lived, however, as in 1718 the British decided to retake control of the islands and proclaimed Woodes Rogers as royal governor.

Source: Useful Notes / The Golden Age of Piracy
When the evil governor isn't around and the town is under García's control, life is much easier for everyone.

Source: Franchise / Zorro

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