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impotence

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of impotence

the lack of sufficient ability, power, or means

The congressional committee's essential impotence in exerting any influence was frustrating to its members.

Synonyms of impotence

inability, inadequacy, incapability, incapacity, incompetence, incompetency, ineptitude, insufficiency, powerlessness

Words Related to impotence

disqualification, inaptitude

ineffectiveness, ineffectuality, ineffectualness, inefficaciousness, inefficacy, inefficiency

Near Antonyms of impotence

aptitude, bent, endowment, flair, genius, gift, knack, talent

effectiveness, effectualness, efficaciousness, efficiency

fitness, suitability, suitableness

potency, power, puissance, sinew, strength

Antonyms of impotence

ability, adequacy, capability, capacity, competence, competency, potency

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