controlling

Definitions

Exercising power or influence over someone or something.

Having the primary authority or power to direct the affairs of an organization or system.

Tending to dominate or restrict the behavior of others.

Examples

She found it difficult to deal with her partner's controlling behavior.

The manager is responsible for controlling the project's budget and timeline.

Synonyms

authoritative domineering commanding bossy imperious tyrannical restrictive

Antonyms

submissive lenient permissive yielding compliant docile easygoing