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power

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Synonyms and Antonyms of power

1 the right or means to command or control others

the emir has nearly complete power over the emirate

Synonyms of power

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

Words Related to power

clout, influence, leverage, pull, voice, weight

direction, management

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

prerogative, privilege, right

eminence, importance, moment

Near Antonyms of power

helplessness, weakness

Antonyms of power

impotence, impotency, powerlessness

2 the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task

the corporation has the power to accomplish almost anything

you'll need to build a bit more power in order to be a star pitcher

Synonyms of power

energy, firepower, force, horsepower, might, muscle, potence, potency, puissance, sinew, strength, vigor

Words Related to power

aptitude, capability, capacity, competence, competency

adequacy, effectiveness, effectualness, usefulness

Near Antonyms of power

disability, inability, inaptitude, incapability, incapableness, incapacity, incompetence, incompetency

ineffectiveness, ineffectuality, ineffectualness, inefficaciousness, inefficacy, uselessness

helplessness, paralysis

Antonyms of power

impotence, impotency, powerlessness, weakness

3 a natural ability of the mind or body

dogs have a very highly developed power of smell

Synonyms of power

Words Related to power

capability, capacity

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

Near Antonyms of power

inability, incapability, incapacity

inaptitude, inaptness, ineptness

4 something with a usable capacity for doing work

nuclear power

Synonyms of power

Words Related to power

kindling, propellant (also propellent)

Synonym Discussion of power

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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