Control and Mastermind

Control

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

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

Mastermind verb - To plan out usually with subtle skill or care.

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Control and mastermind are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Control" instead a verb "Mastermind".

good	good control	good mastermind
fine	fine control	fine mastermind
original	original control	original mastermind
true	true control	true mastermind
Other adjectives: proper, powerful, actual, real, main, ultimate, new, political, hidden, magical.

The mastermind behind a gang or conspiracy is often referred to as "the one pulling the strings", and the image of a hand holding a puppet control bar is usually used to indicate power and control.

Source: Evil Puppeteer
Eto is a mastermind with grand schemes, using her brilliant mind and knowledge of human psychology to control everything around her.

Source: Manipulative Bastard / Anime and Manga
In this story, Hermione is both The Resenter and a wannabe evil mastermind who is spying on and trying to control Harry, and Ron is just her whipped, weak-willed boyfriend.

Source: Ron The Death Eater / Harry Potter

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