GAINING CONTROL Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase gaining control. (close relations)
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| acquiring | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • the act of acquiring something | ||||||
| commanding | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • used of a height or viewpoint | ||||||
| dominating | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • most powerful or important or influential • used of a height or viewpoint • offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power | ||||||
| getting | verbv | |||||
noun • the act of acquiring something | ||||||
| mastering | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • becoming proficient in the use of something; having mastery of • the act of making a master recording from which copies can be made | ||||||
| overpowering | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • so strong as to be irresistible | ||||||
| winning | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • succeeding with great difficulty adjective satellite • having won • very attractive; capturing interest | ||||||
| achieving | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
verb • to gain with effort | ||||||
| attaining | verbv | |||||
verb • to gain with effort • reach a point in time, or a certain state or level • find unexpectedly • reach a destination, either real or abstract | ||||||
| capturing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property • a process whereby a star or planet holds an object in its gravitational field • any process in which an atomic or nuclear system acquires an additional particle • the act of taking of a person by force • the removal of an opponent's piece from the chess board verb • succeed in representing or expressing something intangible • attract; cause to be enamored • succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase • bring about the capture of an elementary particle or celestial body and causing it enter a new orbit • take possession of by force, as after an invasion • capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping | ||||||
| obtaining | verb, nounv, n | |||||
verb • come into possession of • receive a specified treatment (abstract) • be valid, applicable, or true | ||||||
| procuring | verb, nounv, n | |||||
verb • get by special effort • arrange for sexual partners for others | ||||||
| securing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective • free from fear or doubt; easy in mind • free from danger or risk • not likely to fail or give way adjective satellite • immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with • financially safe verb • get by special effort • cause to be firmly attached • assure payment of • make certain of • fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug • furnish with battens | ||||||
| subduing | verbv | |||||
verb • put down by force or intimidation • bring under control by force or authority • hold within limits and control • get on top of; deal with successfully • make subordinate, dependent, or subservient • correct by punishment or discipline | ||||||
| triumphing | verbv | |||||
noun • a successful ending of a struggle or contest • the exultation of victory verb • prove superior • be ecstatic with joy • dwell on with satisfaction • to express great joy | ||||||
| taking over | verbv | |||||
noun • acquisition of property by descent or by will | ||||||
| capture | verbv | |||||
noun • the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property • a process whereby a star or planet holds an object in its gravitational field • any process in which an atomic or nuclear system acquires an additional particle • the act of taking of a person by force • the removal of an opponent's piece from the chess board verb • succeed in representing or expressing something intangible • attract; cause to be enamored • succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase • bring about the capture of an elementary particle or celestial body and causing it enter a new orbit • take possession of by force, as after an invasion • capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping | ||||||
| seizure | nounn | |||||
noun • a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease • the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property • the act of taking of a person by force • the taking possession of something by legal process | ||||||
