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Another word for power

Choosing another word for power depends on context, so the 59 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 9 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Political, social, or institutional authority and control over others, or a sovereign state possessing significant international influence.

Usage Example

"The constitutional reform aimed to distribute political authority more evenly among the regional parliaments."

Strongest
authority
control
command
Strong
dominance
sovereignty
supremacy
sway
influence
jurisdiction
clout

• noun (Context 2)

Energy, especially electricity, that is generated and supplied to operate mechanical equipment, buildings, or vehicles, or the physical rate at which work is performed.

Usage Example

"The severe winter storm knocked out electrical electricity to thousands of homes across the valley."

Strongest
electricity
energy
Strong
current
juice
Weak
wattage

• noun (Context 3)

The ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way.

Usage Example

"She did everything within her ability to ensure the project succeeded on schedule."

Strongest
ability
capacity
capability
Strong
faculty
competence
competency
potential
Weak
means
wherewithal

• noun (Context 4)

Physical strength and force exerted by a living being, machine, or natural phenomenon.

Usage Example

"The sheer strength of the ocean waves gradually eroded the limestone cliffs."

Strongest
strength
force
might
Strong
vigor
potency
brawn
muscle
intensity

• verb (Context 5)

To supply a machine, vehicle, or system with mechanical or electrical energy so that it can operate.

Usage Example

"Rooftop solar panels energize the entire research facility during daylight hours."

Strongest
energize
drive
Strong
propel
run
fuel
operate
electrify

• adjective (Context 6)

Operated by a motor, engine, or electrical mechanism rather than by manual physical force.

Usage Example

"Always wear protective eyewear when operating motorized tools in the workshop."

Strongest
motorized
powered
Strong
electric
mechanized
automated

• noun (Context 7)

The product obtained when a number is multiplied by itself a specified number of times, or the exponent indicating this operation.

Usage Example

"Two raised to the fourth exponent equals sixteen."

Strongest
exponent
Strong
index

• verb (Context 8)

To move or progress quickly and with great force, determination, or momentum.

Usage Example

"The defending champion powered past her rivals in the final lap of the race."

Strongest
surge
Strong
charge
barrel
hurtle
blast
plow
tear
Weak
bolster

• adjective (Context 9)

Associated with, projecting, or frequented by people who hold great social, political, or corporate authority.

Usage Example

"The executives met at a downtown steakhouse for a high-stakes high-powered lunch."

Strongest
high-powered
Strong
influential
prestigious
executive
elite

Opposites of power

The opposite of power shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

manual
weakness
powerlessness
inability
hand-operated
incapacity
unpowered
feebleness
See all opposites of power

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