Control and Subdue

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Control verb - To exercise authority or power over.

Usage example: circumstances often control the choices we make in life

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Subdue is a synonym for control in restrain topic. In some cases you can use "Subdue" instead a verb "Control", when it comes to topics like curb.

Subdue verb - Put down by force or authority.

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Control is a synonym for subdue in moderate topic. Sometimes you can use "Control" instead a verb "Subdue", if it concerns topics such as restrain.

Nearby Words: subdual, subduing

person	control person	subdue person
people	control people	subdue people
group	control group	subdue group
way	control way	subdue way
Other words: population, dragon, gravity, planet, anyone, everyone, creatures.

In Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny, the three Extendeds have "Block Words" which their handlers are supposed to use to subdue them if they get out of control...except that instead of pacifying them, it just makes them go into a terrified panic.

Source: The Password is Always "Swordfish"
Originally, it was used to subdue those he bit but he figured it had other uses and collects it in a spray bottle to instantly mind-control without biting.

Source: Manga / Blood Lad
Furthermore, a doctor who used drugs to subdue an out of control patient would almost certainly lose her license, get in trouble with her malpractice insurance provider, and possibly face criminal charges.

Source: Instant Sedation

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