controlling

Definition

  • adjective: having a need to control other people's behavior
  • adjective: inclined to 'control' others' behavior
  • synonyms: commanding, governing, predominant

Examples

  • The larger bank remained the 'controlling' party when it took over the smaller banks.

  • He paid over 40 million dollars for a 'controlling' interest/share in the company.

  • She is very strict and 'controlling'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Which is why I developed this inhibitor chip... ...to protect my higher brain function. It means I maintain control of these arms, instead of them controlling me. And now on to the main event. Give me the blue light, Rosie. Precious tritium is the fuel that makes this project go. (..)
    2004 Spider-Man 2