Controlling
Controlling adjective - Able to control or determine policy.
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Suppression and controlling are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Suppression" instead a noun "Controlling".
Suppression
Suppression noun - The checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others.
Controlling and suppression are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Controlling" instead a noun "Suppression".
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Pause Scumming: The unit you are controlling, (and only the unit you are controlling) will be exposed to suppression fire, whether he or she is stationary, behind cover, or moving.
Source: Video Game / Valkyria Chronicles - In Valkyria Chronicles and its sequel, the unit you are controlling, (and only the unit you are controlling) will be exposed to suppression fire, whether he or she is stationary, behind cover, or moving.
Source: Pause Scumming -
Specific abilities include Telepathy (with or without permission), sensing the emotions of everyone around them, moving objects remotely, Compelling Voice, Emotion Suppression, Psychic Block Defenses, pain suppression, and controlling what others perceive.
Source: Psychic Powers
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