Pronunciations (4)
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/kənˈtɹoʊlɪŋ/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
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/kənˈtɹəʊlɪŋ/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
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kənˈtɹoʊlɪŋ
Pronunciation notes
- US
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kənˈtɹəʊlɪŋ
Pronunciation notes
- GB
Adjective
Exerting control over a person or thing.
Usage- UK usage
- Synonyms
- bossy and manipulative
- Examples
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His mother is very controlling.
Noun
The act of exerting control.
- Examples
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What humble submission presided within; / How free from the reign, and controllings of sin.
Adjective
able to control or determine policy
- Examples
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a controlling interest in the firm