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dominance

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of dominance

1 controlling power or influence over others

  • although Napoléon had achieved dominance over the European continent, Great Britain still ruled the waves
Synonyms of dominance

ascendance (also ascendence), ascendancy (also ascendency), domination, dominion, hegemony, imperium, predominance, predominancy, preeminence, reign, sovereignty (also sovranty), supremacy
Words Related to dominance

primacy, superiority

lordship, scepter

arm, authority, choke hold, clutch, command, control, grip, hold, mastery, sway

takeover

direction, jurisdiction, management

clout, might, pull, weight

eminence, importance, moment

prerogative, privilege, right
Near Antonyms of dominance

helplessness, weakness

impotence, impotency, powerlessness

2 the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance

  • the university was recognized for its dominance in the field of ancient Greek history
Synonyms of dominance

distinction, eminence, noteworthiness, paramountcy, preeminence, preponderance, preponderancy, prepotency, prestigiousness, primacy, superiority, supremacy, transcendence
Words Related to dominance

celebrity, fame, famousness, glory, honor, kudos, renown, reputation, repute

megastardom, stardom, superstardom

greatness, illustriousness, nobleness, notableness

ascendance (also ascendence), ascendancy (also ascendency), authority, domination, dominion

influence, power, prestige, weight

infamy, notoriety
Near Antonyms of dominance

insignificance

inferiority, mediocrity

obscureness, obscurity

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