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control freak

noun

: a person who has a strong need to control people or how things are done

Full Definition of CONTROL FREAK

:  a person whose behavior indicates a powerful need to control people or circumstances in everyday matters
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First Known Use of CONTROL FREAK

1971

Rhymes with CONTROL FREAK

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