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), supremacy, domination, dominion, hegemony, imperium, predominance, predominancy, preeminence, reign, sovereignty (also sovranty)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, rightNear Antonyms of dominance helplessness, weakness; impotence, impotency, powerlessness

2 the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance the professor's dominance in the field of ancient Greek history Synonyms of dominance distinction, eminence, noteworthiness, paramountcy, preeminence, preponderance, preponderancy, prepotency, prestigiousness, primacy, superiority, supremacy, transcendenceWords 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, notorietyNear Antonyms of dominance insignificance; inferiority, mediocrity; obscureness, obscurity