Controlled
Controlled adjective - Restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds.
Lessened and controlled are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lessened" instead a verb "Controlled".
Lessened
Lessened adjective - Impaired by diminution.
Controlled and lessened are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Controlled" instead a verb "Lessened".
Nearby Word: lessening
Both words in one sentence
- The problem is lessened a bit in that Amy's clone appeared to just be remotely controlled by the real Amy, but it's still a matter of how sure was the Doctor that it hadn't been gaining sentience like the others.
Source: Broken Aesop / Live-Action TV
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