control freak
The term "control freak" originated in the 1960s and is often used informally to describe individuals with an obsessive need to manage and dictate situations.
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Definition
C1General
(informal)A person who has an excessive need to control situations and the actions of others.
Example
- She's such a control freak that she micromanages every detail of the project.
- He can't help but be a control freak when it comes to organizing events.
C2Psychology
(technical)An individual who exhibits obsessive behavior in managing and regulating their environment and the behavior of others, often due to underlying anxiety or personality disorders.
Example
- Her therapist suggested that her control freak tendencies might be linked to anxiety.
- In extreme cases, a control freak might struggle with relationships due to their need for dominance.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "control freak":
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