Controlling
Controlling adjective - Able to control or determine policy.
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Rule and controlling are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rule" instead the word "Controlling" as a verb or a noun.
Rule
Rule noun - A statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity.
Controlling and rule are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Controlling" instead a noun "Rule".
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- Plus, as they are secretly controlling the Sarafans, their rule is quite the inquisitorial, fascist one.
- Why they do it is never 100% explained, but they seem to think that without empires and controlling forces to rule over humanity, we'll destroy ourselves, or worse them, in no time.
Source: The Right of a Superior Species -
Also supporting the Arameri's tyrranical rule, ruthlessly executing heretics, and carefully controlling the populace with propaganda.
Source: Literature / Inheritance Trilogy
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