Controlling
Controlling adjective - Able to control or determine policy.
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Synonyms for Controlling
Direct and controlling are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Direct" instead a verb "Controlling".
Direct
Direct verb - To cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway.
Controlling and direct are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Controlling" with "Direct", this verbs are similar.
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- There is the obvious controlling the source of the damage (whether it's direct or creatures).
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Take That: The filmmakers have admitted that the idea of a leader keeping his people in literal darkness as a means of controlling them, while not a direct accusation of George W.
Source: Western Animation / Igor - In more of a direct mind control example, Zommari the 7th Espada can hit you with a spell from any one of his 50-something eyes, controlling whatever he hits.
Source: Geas
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