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influence
noun
Synonyms and Antonyms of INFLUENCE
1
the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly <a mayor who doesn't hesitate to use her influence to get business leaders behind civic improvements>
Related Words counterinfluence; command, dominance, dominion, mastery, predominance, reign, scepter, sovereignty (also sovranty), supremacy; consequence, eminence, importance, moment; impact, impress, impression, imprint, mark
2
the power to bring about a result on another <the basic premise of astrology is that the position of the stars has an influence on human affairs>
Related Words authority, clout, prestige, pull, weight; command, domination, dominion, mastery; consequence, importance, significance; sovereignty (also sovranty), supremacy
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