1. to control something too much or too strictly

1. 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.