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In some senses, controlling is marked as British. Watch for register when choosing this word.
ADJ.
abusive, abusive, becoming, crucial, erratic, massive, strategic
Her abusive and controlling behavior made it impossible for him to maintain any friendships.
VERB + CONTROLLING
having, involves, keep, police, spending, trouble
She was having trouble controlling her anger during the meeting.
CONTROLLING + NOUN
aircraft, computer, ebola, emotions, harmonics, husband, life, mother's
She struggled with controlling her emotions during the difficult conversation with her boss.
PREP.
in, on
The new manager was very strict about controlling on costs during the difficult year.
ADV.
manually
She was manually controlling the drone while her friend watched from below.