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

  • (..) becomes a murderer. Peter, let's go. That's it, isn't it? Yeah. I've seen Jeanine go in there. That's where she's controlling it from. Like you said, there isn't a second to waste. Dad, no! Dad... Hey! (..)
    2014 Divergent
  • (..) Against the wall. Against the wall! How are you awake? Because I'm smarter than you. And they need me. Where are they controlling it from? Why would I tell you that? It's not like you're gonna shoot me. Why do people keep saying that? Where are they controlling it from? (..)
    2014 Divergent