Controlling

Synonyms of controlling

• authoritative
• manipulative
• dominating

Antonyms of controlling

• permissive
• lenient
• unrestrictive

Collocations of controlling

controlling behavior

Frequency: 75 %

Her controlling behavior towards her friends was driving them away.

controlling relationship

Frequency: 70 %

She finally ended the controlling relationship she was in.

controlling personality

Frequency: 65 %

His controlling personality often alienated those around him.

controlling partner

Frequency: 60 %

She realized she needed to leave her controlling partner for her own well-being.

Idiomatic Expressions for controlling

• Phrase: take control
  Meaning: to assume command or authority over a situation
  Usage: It's time for us to take control of our own destiny.