Synonyms of dominance

dominance

noun

1

as in domination

controlling power or influence over others

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• domination
• supremacy
• dominion
• sovereignty
• reign
• superiority
• hegemony
• ascendency
• predominance
• ascendancy
• jurisdiction
• preeminence
• imperium
• ascendance
• ascendence
• control
• primacy
• predominancy
• sovranty
• takeover
• lordship
• management
• privilege
• importance
• mastery
• authority
• grip
• sway
• scepter
• command
• clutch
• arm
• clout
• prerogative
• eminence
• direction
• right
• might
• pull
• choke hold
• moment
• hold
• weight

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• weakness
• helplessness
• impotence
• powerlessness
• impotency

2

as in superiority

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 & Similar Words

• superiority
• supremacy
• reputation
• distinction
• domination
• primacy
• repute
• influence
• transcendence
• preeminence
• preponderance
• eminence
• paramountcy
• prepotency
• renown
• noteworthiness
• preponderancy
• prestigiousness
• fame
• power
• ascendency
• celebrity
• ascendancy
• glory
• prestige
• stardom
• dominion
• greatness
• ascendance
• honor
• notoriety
• kudos
• nobleness
• ascendence
• superstardom
• famousness
• authority
• megastardom
• illustriousness
• infamy
• notableness
• weight

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inferiority
• insignificance
• mediocrity
• obscurity
• obscureness