1. excessively controlling or dominating; tending to manage or regulate others' behavior too strictly
Usage: commonly used in psychology and parenting contexts

1. present participle of overcontrol; to control or regulate something excessively or more than necessary
Usage: often used in discussions of management, parenting, or emotional regulation

Examples

• Her overcontrolling parenting style left her children unable to make decisions independently.
• The manager's overcontrolling approach to the project frustrated the team members.
• He was overcontrolling every aspect of his partner's life, which damaged their relationship.
• Overcontrolling your emotions can sometimes be as unhealthy as losing control of them.
• Parents who are overcontrolling often struggle to let their teenagers develop autonomy.
• The coach's overcontrolling tactics prevented players from developing their own strategies.