adjective
controlling
kuhn-TROH-lihng
adjective
1
Trying to dominate or dictate other people's behavior.
"Her controlling boyfriend checked her phone every night."
noun
1
The act of directing or managing something.
"The controlling of traffic during rush hour is a constant challenge."
How to Use Controlling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWanting to dominate and dictate others, or the act of managing something.
Common pairings
controlling behavior
controlling interest
controlling personality
Word Forms
more controlling comparative, controllings plural, most controlling superlative
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