overcontrol
/ˌoʊvərkənˈtroʊl/
noun
- Excessive or too much control over someone or something, often limiting freedom or natural development.
- The teacher's overcontrol of the classroom made students afraid to ask questions.
- The manager's overcontrol of every project detail frustrated the creative team.
- Some parents' overcontrol can prevent their children from learning to make decisions.
verb
- To control someone or something too much, often in a way that is harmful or counterproductive.
- The coach tends to overcontrol the players, which hurts their confidence on the field.
- If you overcontrol your diet, you might miss out on important nutrients.
- She tried not to overcontrol her teenage son, giving him more freedom to make his own choices.
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