Q: Does the word "defensiveness" mean the same thing in "His defensiveness was manifested in hurt silence." and "The fear of being sued for malpractice has magnified physicians' defensiveness."?

A: the same meaning

Q: Does the word "nick" mean the same thing in "He's in the nick." and "He was arrested and taken down to Sun Hill nick police station to be charged."?

A: the same meaning

Q: Does the word "control" mean the same thing in "The timing and control of his movements were unimpaired." and "He had lost control of his sphincters."?

A: the same meaning

Q: Does the word "carry" mean the same thing in "I carry her image in my mind's eye." and "I carry these thoughts in the back of my head."?

A:
the same meaning