overcontrol
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7.1
- noun
- /ˌoʊvərkənˈtroʊl/
- Having too much overcontrol in parenting can stifle a child's ability to develop independence and confidence.
Examples
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Mothers of depressed children exhibited more verbal overcontrol and were less laissez-faire than the other mothers.
Academic text (1997) -
The company's overcontrol of employee schedules led to low morale and high turnover rates.
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If we ban, overcontrol, and regulate every substance or object that has the potential to be abused or used in a harmful manner, we will soon find ourselves living in a sterile world with little reason to live.
Blog text (32) -
"Streamlining" is intended to emphasize delegation, decentralization, empowerment, and accountability, and reduce overcontrol and micromanagement (1993).
Academic text (1997) -
Excessive overcontrol from the government can limit citizens' freedoms and discourage innovation.
Synonyms
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3.9
A rule or measure that limits what people can do
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8.4
People in charge limit others' freedom and choices, saying it is for their good
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6.2
Action by a government that goes too far and controls private life or business
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7.4
Many rules that make doing things harder than necessary
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7.3
Limiting what people can do
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8.0
A situation where a government strongly limits people's freedom
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8.1
A situation where police enforce rules too much and harm a community
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8.3
Being too bossy and trying to control other people
Antonyms
How Controlling
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Overcontrol comes from over- ('too much') and control ('to manage' or 'keep in check'), so it means managing or regulating someone or something 'too much' and limiting freedom.