Control and Surliness

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

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Surliness is an antonym for control.

Surliness noun - A disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger.

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Control is an antonym for surliness in temper topic.

Nearby Words: surly, surlily

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Surliness and Control. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/control/surliness

Control & Surliness. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/control/surliness>.

Surliness or Control. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/control/surliness.

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