control freak

control freak

Slang

n.

One who has an obsessive need to exert control over people and situations.

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control freak

n

(Psychology) a person with an obsessive need to be in control of what is happening

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control′ freak`

n.

a person having a strong need for control.

[1975–80, Amer.]

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Noun

1.

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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