control freak
noun
: a person whose behavior indicates a powerful need to control people or circumstances in everyday matters
Examples of control freak in a Sentence
My boss is a real control freak.
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Dodging accusations of being a control freak, feuding with other musicians, and proliferating bizarro theories on UFOs seemed more important than writing good songs.
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David Harris, SPIN, 2 June 2026
As a pilot myself — and admittedly a bit of a control freak — surrendering control to a computer did not come naturally.
—Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
But with animation, there’s no limit — the control freak in me can be fully unleashed.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 15 May 2026
Nicky and Morgan’s mom Linda (Laurie Metcalfe) is a narcissistic control freak who’s running for mayor of Glenview, New Jersey.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
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David Harris, SPIN, 2 June 2026
As a pilot myself — and admittedly a bit of a control freak — surrendering control to a computer did not come naturally.
—Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
But with animation, there’s no limit — the control freak in me can be fully unleashed.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 15 May 2026
Nicky and Morgan’s mom Linda (Laurie Metcalfe) is a narcissistic control freak who’s running for mayor of Glenview, New Jersey.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for control freak
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“Control freak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/control%20freak. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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