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powerplay Synonyms

Another word for powerplay

Choosing another word for powerplay depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A strategic maneuver or tactic used to gain control, leverage, or dominance over others in politics, business, or interpersonal relationships.

Usage Example

"The executive's sudden demand for a board vote was seen as a calculated power play to unseat the chairman."

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power play
Strong
gambit
stratagem
maneuver
Weak
ploy

• noun (Context 2)

In ice hockey and related team sports, a temporary situation in which one team has a numerical advantage in players on the playing surface because an opposing player is serving a penalty.

Usage Example

"The visiting team scored two goals during a five-minute power play in the third period."

Strongest
power play
man advantage

• noun (Context 3)

In limited-overs cricket, a designated block of overs during which fielding restrictions are applied, allowing only a limited number of fielders outside the thirty-yard circle.

Usage Example

"The opening batters took full advantage of the initial power play to score boundaries over the infield."

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power play

Opposites of powerplay

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

penalty kill
surrender
capitulation
concession
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• Nearby Words

powerlessness
powerlifter
powerplant
powerplay
powerpop
powertrain
powerwash

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Powerplay. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/powerplay
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