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dominion

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Synonyms and Antonyms of dominion

1 controlling power or influence over others

in the Bible, man is given dominion over all the animals

Synonyms of dominion

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

Words Related to dominion

primacy, superiority

lordship, scepter

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

direction, jurisdiction, management

clout, might, pull, weight

eminence, importance, moment

prerogative, privilege, right

Near Antonyms of dominion

helplessness, weakness

impotence, impotency, powerlessness

2 the right or means to command or control others

was granted dominion over the household servants

Synonyms of dominion

arm, authority, clutch, command, control, death grip, grip, hold, mastery, power, reign, rein(s), sway

Words Related to dominion

clout, influence, leverage, pull, voice, weight

direction, management

dominance, imperium, predominance, sovereignty (also sovranty), supremacy

prerogative, privilege, right

eminence, importance, moment

Near Antonyms of dominion

helplessness, weakness

Antonyms of dominion

impotence, impotency, powerlessness

Synonym Discussion of dominion

power, authority, jurisdiction, control, command, sway, dominion mean the right to govern or rule or determine. power implies possession of ability to wield force, authority, or influence.

- the power to mold public opinion

authority implies power for a specific purpose within specified limits.

- granted the authority to manage her estate

jurisdiction applies to official power exercised within prescribed limits.

- the bureau having jurisdiction over parks

control stresses the power to direct and restrain.

- you are responsible for the students under your control

command implies the power to make arbitrary decisions and compel obedience.

- the army officer in command

sway suggests the extent of exercised power or influence.

- the empire extended its sway over the region

dominion stresses sovereign power or supreme authority.

- given dominion over all the animals

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