Synonyms of powers

powers 1 of 2

noun

plural of power

1

as in dominions

the right or means to command or control others

the emir has nearly complete power over the emirate

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dominions
• controls
• reigns
• sways
• authorities
• reins
• arms
• jurisdictions
• sovereignties
• commands
• grips
• privileges
• clutches
• influences
• death grips
• prerogatives
• rights
• voices
• holds
• dominances
• masteries
• managements
• weights
• pulls
• directions
• leverages
• clouts
• supremacies
• importances
• eminences
• moments
• predominances
• imperiums

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• weaknesses
• impotences
• impotencies

2

as in faculties

a natural ability of the mind or body

dogs have a very highly developed power of smell

Synonyms & Similar Words

• faculties
• capabilities
• capacities
• functions
• instincts
• talents
• aptitudes
• gifts
• endowments
• knacks
• flairs
• geniuses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• incapacities
• inabilities
• incapabilities
• inaptitudes

3

as in energies

something with a usable capacity for doing work

nuclear power

Synonyms & Similar Words

• energies
• fuels
• forces
• propellants
• kindlings

powers

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of power

as in fuels

Related Words

• fuels
• charges
• pushes
• energizes
• generates
• fires
• switches
• trips
• triggers
• activates
• moves
• turns over
• sets off
• discharges
• sparks
• electrifies
• kicks over
• recharges
• launches
• turns on
• releases
• starts
• drives
• actuates
• reactivates
• touches off
• stimulates
• vitalizes
• arouses
• cranks (up)
• excites
• runs
• speeds (up)
• ignites
• provokes
• incites
• steps up
• jump-starts
• accelerates
• quickens
• stirs up
• kick-starts
• instigates
• catalyzes

Dissimilar Words

• cuts
• kills
• brakes
• arrests
• stops
• turns off
• shuts off
• cuts out
• checks
• sticks
• cuts off
• stalls
• jams
• halts
• deactivates
• slows
• suppresses
• draws up
• represses
• stunts
• decelerates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of powers

Noun

Invading during inopportune weather would spell certain doom for Allied troops and a potentially fatal blow to their efforts against the Axis powers. —Barry Levitt, Time, 29 May 2026

Flanagan has targeted Craig for her support in 2025 of the Laken Riley Act, which expanded federal immigration enforcement powers. —Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026

The explosion that killed Blaine might have infused Sam with Mother’s essence, marking him as the heir to her powers. —Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026

In 2007, Moss was at the height of her powers. —Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 28 May 2026

And Chicago in 2024 saw a very high-profile effort to establish mayoral recall powers, motivated by dislike for a new progressive mayor, much like Aurora. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026

Federal student loans, unpaid taxes and child support obligations often have broader collection powers than standard consumer debts like credit cards or personal loans. —Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 May 2026

The one major exception is agriculture — and that policy has historical roots dating back to World War II, when the Swiss learned the hard way that food security matters for small countries surrounded by hostile powers. —Richard W. Rahn, Fortune, 27 May 2026

Fermented ingredients like Lactobacillus and soybean give the formula extra smoothing and depuffing powers. —Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 May 2026

Verb

Researchers are adapting the magnetron—the same component that powers microwave ovens—to provide the 10 megawatts of power required for ADS. —Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Feb. 2026

How Wisconsin's solar battery park powers 130,000 homes The Paris Solar farm began producing power in December 2024 and generates 200 megawatts of renewable electricity during the day. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025