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Being currently in charge
“Given the nature of these rights, given their duration, given their exclusive ownership by the controlling party, who may transfer the right, it is clearly a matter of some importance to identify who the controlling party is.”
Inclined to control others in a manipulative or domineering manner
“A friend of ours who had a very controlling partner used to receive anything up to twenty texts a day at all times of the day and night.”
Representing the primary, or most important, aspect of something
Boldly self-assured or confident
Denotes the effectiveness or dominance of a particular action
Being the leader or responsible for a task or group of people
Establishing, relating to, or deriving from a standard, norm or rule
Jealous or protective of one's partner or possessions
Having influence or power
Capable of influencing the development of something
Excessive, as results from obsession
Utterly consuming one's time and attention
Acting to hinder or obstruct competition
Excessively controlling, overprotective, or traditional in a male-dominant manner
Exercising unscrupulous control or influence through scheming and conniving
Able to express or expressing agency or control on behalf of oneself or another
The process or activity of running a business, organization, etc.
Exploiting someone for one's personal gain
Present participle for to exert influence over or dictate the outcome of
“War can no longer control the people with fear. The people must control the majority of their lives.”
Present participle for to operate a machine or device
“Allow me to control this flying contraption while you sit there and flounder about.”
Present participle for to restrain or to keep in check
“I'm now better able to control my temper with self-talk.”
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