verb
- to control something too much or too strictly
noun
- excessive or strict control over something
Examples
- Parents who overcontrol their children may prevent them from developing independence.
- The manager’s tendency to overcontrol every project slowed down productivity.
- His overcontrol of the budget left no room for creative initiatives.
- The government’s overcontrol of the media raised concerns about freedom of speech.
- She realized her overcontrol was causing stress in her relationships.
- The coach’s overcontrol of player decisions hurt team morale.