What does the cryptic crossword clue "Controlling awful bosses I have (9)" mean?

The definition is "Controlling". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of BOSSES (synonym="BOSSES") + IVE (synonym="I have.") = OBSESSIVE; definition: "Controlling" The answer is OBSESSIVE.

Controlling awful bosses I have (9)

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