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Check report of deception by internet bully (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

control

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'check' is the definition.
(I know that control is a kind of check)

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(Other definitions for control that I've seen before include "Keep in line" , "Regulation" , "Regulating device" , "Regulate with self-possession?" , "Command, regulate" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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