Synonyms for controlling
- noun
- adjective
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Adjective
Definitions
- n. 1
The act of exerting control.
- adj. 1
Exerting control over a person or thing.
His mother is very controlling.
Forms
- Plural
- controllings → dominants, predominants, rulings, capitals…
Example sentences
- dominant As a dominant, I need aftercare after some scenes.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| controlling | steady | |
| dominant | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- ruling2
- 7 letters
- capital3
- 8 letters
- absolute3, dominant3
- 9 letters
- sovereign2
- 11 letters
- influential4, predominant4
- 12 letters
- manipulative5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (ruling2 = 2 syllables).