controlling

Meanings

• verb

  Exerting influence or authority over someone or something.

• Having power to direct or decide.

---

Pronunciation

1. 
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2650800"

---

Antonyms

defy , rebel , resist , obey , submit

---

Synonyms

besteer , bewield , manage , puppeteer , rule , ctrl. , dominant , domineering , manipulative

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with controlling
controling , holing , molding , rolling

---

Variants

List of all variants of controlling that leads to same result
controlling , control , controllabilities , controllability , controllable , controlled , controlment , controlments , controls , controlling interest , controlling interests

---

Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

controls, controlled, controlling

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French controllre, from contreroller, from contrer 'against' + rolle 'a rolling pin' (from the idea of checking or controlling a roll of text)

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Controlling is a transitive verb, meaning it requires an object to be controlled.

2. The term 'controlling interest' refers to owning a majority stake in a company.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. power: The ability to influence or make decisions.

2. authority: The power to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The concept of controlling has been explored extensively in various forms of art, literature, and music. In literature, the theme of control appears in works such as George Orwell's '1984' and Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World', where it is depicted as a means of social manipulation and oppression. In music, songs about control often revolve around themes of power, dominance, and independence.

How to Memorize "controlling"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person holding a steering wheel, directing the course of a vehicle or situation

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of having the power to make things happen

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Can't Outrun, Can't Outplay, Can't Outlast' to remember the meaning of controlling

---

Memorize "controlling" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize controlling is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.