Controlling
Controlling adjective - Able to control or determine policy.
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Interfering and controlling are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Interfering" instead an adjective "Controlling".
Interfering
Interfering adjective - Thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited.
Controlling and interfering are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Controlling" instead an adjective "Interfering".
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- Despite this, they can be meddlesome and at times, controlling; yet, they do not tolerate much interfering in their own lives.
Source: Analysis / Eastern Zodiac -
In Episode 24 of Season 2, STUDY isn't too worried about the few espers attempting to fight them, since they have a huge army of robots at their disposal, have used legalese and red tape to prevent Anti-Skill from interfering, and have an artificial human controlling said robot army.
- Soon after they meet, outside forces begin interfering with their relationships - controlling, domineering father Michael, the constant threat that the Winchesters will have to move away, and the secret kept by the Novak family and three other people (Jo, Becky and Chuck) - they're actually angels.
Source: Fanfic Recs / Supernatural
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