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Meaning of controlling
having power or influence over something or someone
Etymology of controlling
The word "controlling" comes from the verb "control", which is derived from the Old French "contreroller", meaning "to check or verify by comparing with an original", and the Latin "contrarotulare", meaning "to check or verify by comparing with an original"
The word "control" has been used in English since the 15th century, initially with the meaning "to check or verify" and later with the meaning "to direct or regulate"
Synonyms
dominating
dictatorial
authoritarian
restrictive
repressive
oppressive
tyrannical
dictative
commanding
directive
regulatory
governing
managerial
supervisory
overseeing
directing
guiding
influencing
shaping
molding
determining
decisive
ruling
reigning
sovereign
dominant
paramount
preeminent
overriding
supreme
absolute
arbitrary
high-handed
imperious
peremptory
autocratic
monocratic
oligarchic
despotic
totalitarian
fascistic
Nazi
communist
bureaucratic
officious
meddling
interfering
intrusive
overbearing
domineering
bullying
coercive
forcing
constraining
compelling
obliging
binding
restrictive
limiting
constraining
Definitions
- Having the power to control or influence something or someone
- * Able to direct or regulate the behavior of someone or something
- * Having a strong influence over someone or something
Usage Examples
- The company has a controlling interest in the subsidiary
- * She has a controlling personality and always needs to be in charge
- * The government has controlling powers over the media
Antonyms
permissive
lenient
lax
indulgent
tolerant
liberal
free
unrestricted
unregulated
unrestrained
uncontrolled
voluntary
spontaneous
self-regulating
autonomous
independent
self-governing
self-determining
non-interventionist
hands-off
laissez-faire
relaxed
easy-going
soft
gentle
moderate
restrained
limited
restricted