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controlling

kənˈtrəʊlɪŋ

adjective

kontrolujący

kɔntrɔˈlujɔnt͡sɨ· przymiotnik
Also
dominujący
Definition

Tending to control or restrict the actions of others, often in an unhealthy or excessive way.

Examples
She left her husband because he was too controlling.
Odeszła od męża, ponieważ był zbyt kontrolujący.
A controlling personality can be difficult to live with.
Zaborcza osobowość może być trudna do zniesienia.
Synonyms
domineeringmanipulativebossy
Collocations
controlling behaviourcontrolling parentcontrolling partner
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