controlling
/kənˈtroʊlɪŋ/
adjective
- Trying to dominate or dictate the behavior of others; overly bossy.
- Her controlling boyfriend wouldn't let her see her friends.
- He realized his controlling habits were hurting his relationships.
- A controlling manager can make employees feel stressed.
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verb
- Present participle of control: directing, managing, or regulating something.
- They are controlling the crowd at the concert.
- The pilot is controlling the plane during the storm.
- She is controlling the robot with a tablet.
noun
- The act of managing, directing, or regulating something.
- The controlling of traffic lights helps reduce congestion.
- Good controlling of your emotions is important in a crisis.
- Controlling the spread of the disease was the top priority.