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power
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus
power • noun 1. the power of speech synonyms : ability, capacity, capability, potential...antonym: inability. 2. the unions wield enormous power synonyms : control, authority, influence, dominance, mastery...
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staying power
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Thesaurus of Current English
staying power • noun synonyms : endurance, stamina, resistance, resilience, fortitude, strength, vigor, energy, staunchness, robustness, toughness; inf. grit, guts.
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jurisdiction
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Thesaurus of Current English
...administration, command, leadership, power, dominion, sovereignty, rule, mastery...xA0; authority, command, dominion, power, sovereignty, sway The authority of our elected officials refers to their power (often conferred by rank or office...
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sway
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus
...opinions have a lot of sway synonyms : clout, influence, power, weight, authority, control. See note at jurisdiction...in France for a quarter of a century synonyms : hold power, wield power, exercise power, have jurisdiction, have authority...
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uprising
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus
...revolution). An insurrection is an organized effort to seize power, especially political power, while an insurgency is usually aided by foreign powers. If you...which is a small, popular uprising or planned attempt to seize power.
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outlet
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus
outlet • noun 1. a power outlet synonyms : socket, receptacle, power bar, power source. 2. the outlet of the drain synonyms : vent, way out, egress; outfall...
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potency
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Thesaurus of Current English
...of the drugs synonyms : powerfulness, power, strength, effectiveness, efficacy...of his influence in the land synonyms : power, powerfulness, force, forcefulness...the potency of their arguments synonyms : power, powerfulness, force, forcefulness...
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empire
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus
...realm, domain, territory, imperium; commonwealth; power, world power, superpower. 2. a worldwide shipping empire...operation. 3. his dream of empire synonyms : power, rule, ascendancy, supremacy, command, control...
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influence
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Thesaurus of Current English
...impact; control, sway, ascendancy, power, mastery, agency, guidance, domination...synonyms : effect, control, hold, sway, power. 3. he has influence on the board synonyms : power, authority, sway, prestige, standing...
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omnipotence
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus
omnipotence • noun the omnipotence of God synonyms : all-powerfulness, almightiness, supremacy, preeminence, supreme power, absolute power, unlimited power; invincibility. antonym: powerlessness.
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