Controlling: meaning, definitions and examples

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controlling

[ kənˈtroʊlɪŋ ]

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behavior

The act of determining the behavior or supervise the actions of others.

Synonyms

dictating, dominating, manipulating

Examples of usage

He is controlling every aspect of the project.
She has a controlling personality and likes to be in charge.

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emotion

The feeling of having power or authority over a situation or person.

Synonyms

authority, dominance, power

Examples of usage

He experienced a sense of controlling after winning the competition.
She enjoys the controlling feeling of being in charge.

Translations

Translations of the word "controlling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 controlando

🇮🇳 नियंत्रण करना

🇩🇪 kontrollierend

🇮🇩 mengendalikan

🇺🇦 контролюючий

🇵🇱 kontrolujący

🇯🇵 制御する

🇫🇷 contrôlant

🇪🇸 controlando

🇹🇷 kontrol eden

🇰🇷 제어하는

🇸🇦 متحكم

🇨🇿 kontrolující

🇸🇰 kontrolujúci

🇨🇳 控制

🇸🇮 nadzorovati

🇮🇸 stjórna

🇰🇿 бақылау

🇬🇪 კონტროლირება

🇦🇿 nəzarət edən

🇲🇽 controlando

Word origin

The word 'controlling' originated from the Middle English word 'controllen', which came from the Anglo-French word 'contreroller', meaning 'to keep a duplicate account'. The concept of control has been essential throughout history, from ancient rulers to modern-day management practices.