Controlling
Controlling adjective - Able to control or determine policy.
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Oppressive and controlling are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Oppressive" instead an adjective "Controlling".
Oppressive
Oppressive adjective - Difficult to endure.
Controlling and oppressive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Controlling" instead an adjective "Oppressive".
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- Or do you reprogram the Reapers to obey a new controlling intelligence based on your own thoughts, but die in the process and possibly consign the Galaxy to live under an oppressive rule forever?
- The New Conglomerate want to rule themselves and are fighting for the right of self-determination from a controlling oppressive government which is completely unwilling to let them go peacefully.
Source: Dark Is Not Evil / Video Games
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