Controlling vs. Overprotective

Controllingadjective

Exerting control over a person or thing.

‘His mother is very controlling.’;

Overprotectiveadjective

excessively protective, wanting to give too much protection (especially to children)

Controllingverb

present participle of control

Controllingnoun

The act of exerting control.

Controllingadjective

able to control or determine policy;

‘a controlling interest in the firm’;