Control and Restiveness
Opposite meaning words
Control
Control noun - A mechanism for adjusting the operation of a device, machine, or system.
Restiveness is an antonym for control.
Restiveness
Restiveness noun - A state of nervousness marked by sudden jerky movements.
Usage example: I sensed that his restiveness at breakfast probably had something to do with the big presentation he would be making at the sales conference
Control is an antonym for restiveness.
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