25 entries under controlling topic. ×

17
ruling(verb, adjective, superior, important, master)
16
controlling(verb, adjective, strong, powerful, effective)
16
leading(verb, adjective, strong, important, powerful)
13
commanding(verb, adjective, master, over, ruling)
13
directing(noun, verb, adjective, control, care)
10
dominant(adjective, strong, superior, important, powerful)
10
managing(noun, verb, adjective, control, care)
8
dominating(verb, adjective, top, superior, important)
6
administering(noun, verb, direction, management, running)
6
presiding(verb, adjective, master, domineering)
5
supervising(noun, verb, adjective, control, care)
4
superintending(verb, directing)
3
bridling
3
ordering(noun, verb)
3
overseeing(verb, adjective, direction, running, dominant)
3
steering(verb, adjective)
2
disciplining(verb, commanding)
2
harnessing
2
piloting
1
executing
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