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power
noun
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 arm, authority, clutch, command, control, death grip, dominion, grip, hold, mastery, reign, rein(s), sway
Related Words clout, influence, leverage, pull, voice, weight; jurisdiction; direction, management; dominance, imperium, predominance, sovereignty (also sovranty), supremacy; prerogative, privilege, right; eminence, importance, moment
Near Antonyms helplessness, weakness
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 energy, firepower, force, horsepower, might, muscle, potence, potency, puissance, sinew, strength, vigor
Related Words aptitude, capability, capacity, competence, competency; adequacy, effectiveness, effectualness, usefulness
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something with a usable capacity for doing work <nuclear power>
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