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CONTROLLING PARENT
Con·trol·ling 1. To exercise authoritative or dominating influence
over; direct.
2. To hold in restraint; check: struggled to control my temper 3. a. To verify or
regulate by comparing with another standard. 1. Authority or ability to
manage or direct One that controls
Di·rec·tion 1. The act or function of directing. 2. Management,
supervision, or
guidance of an action or operation.
Su·per·vise 1. To have the charge and direction of; superintend.
Synonyms: supervise boss overlook oversee superintend The central
meaning shared by these verbs is " to have the direction and oversight of the
performance of others ": supervised a team of investigators; bossed a
construction crew; overlooking farm hands; overseeing plumbers and
electricians; superintend a household
man·age·ment 1. The act, manner, or practice of managing;
handling,
supervision, or control 2. The person or persons who control or direct a
business or other enterprise. 3. Skill in managing; executive ability.
Charge 1. To impose a duty, responsibility, or obligation on
O·ver·sight 1 Watchful care or management; supervision. |
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