control freak

1. a person having a strong need for control over people or situations.

control freak

noun

1. a person with an obsessive need to be in control of what is happening

Word History and Origins

Origin of control freak¹

1975–80

Example Sentences

Most recently, Wilson wrote Thursday that her father is a “delusional and grubby little control freak who hasn’t matured as a person for 38 years.”

From Los Angeles Times

A control freak, the 51-year-old has been described as 'charming', an 'incredible coach', but also 'divisive'.

From BBC

Are you a risk taker or are you more of a control freak?

From Salon

Toomey, who managed to get to safety after the crash, was described as a "control freak with a savage temper" by Ms Bell's mother, the court heard.

From BBC

Women can be looked at as a control freak or difficult or whatever.

From Los Angeles Times