Control and Hindrance

Control

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

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Hindrance and control are semantically related in restriction topic. In some cases you can use "Hindrance" instead a noun "Control".

Hindrance noun - Something that makes movement or progress difficult.

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Control and hindrance are semantically related in restriction topic. Sometimes you can use "Control" instead a noun "Hindrance".

Nearby Word: hinder

physical	physical control	physical hindrance
complete	complete control	complete hindrance
active	active control	active hindrance
actual	actual control	actual hindrance
Other adjectives: real, constant, extreme, great, little, main, outright, voluntary.

The film largely deconstructs this, showing how her Control Freak tendencies are a hindrance to the group's success, as her insistence on doing the same tired old numbers at every show causes the competition judges to turn against the Bellas.

Source: Film / Pitch Perfect

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