Keep in line and Vellicate

Keep in line verb - Control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage.

Vellicate and keep in line are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Vellicate" instead a verb phrase "Keep in line".

Vellicate verb - Touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements.

Keep in line and vellicate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Keep in line" instead a verb "Vellicate".