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control freak

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control freak Slang
n.
One who has an obsessive need to exert control over people and situations.
control freak
n
(Psychology) a person with an obsessive need to be in control of what is happening
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Noun1.control freak - someone with a compulsive desire to exert control over situations and people
compulsive - a person with a compulsive disposition; someone who feels compelled to do certain things


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There's something hilarious about a head coach or a baseball manager -- a control freak who's supposed to act the adult in a locker room of big children -- losing control.
CURSES! THEY SWEAR BY THESE WORDS by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
The only thing worse than a petulant childlike control freak in your book club, sports team, classroom, scout troop or volunteer organization is a really smart one who grows up and becomes Prime Minister.
On Mr. Harper and the return of arrogance by Atkins, Michael / Northern Ontario Business
If your budget allows and you're not too much of a control freak in need of a lot of strings to pull, this just may be the boat for you.
Nonsuch 30 by Hornor, Jack / BOAT/U.S. Magazine
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